I surveyed 48 randomly-selected residents of the apartment complex where I live to determine their voting habits. I can only use this information to generalize to all the residents if________.
A) there is evidence of a normal population distribution.
B) the 48 residents all have the same voting habits.
C) the 48 residents are equally divided in their voting habits.
D) the sample distribution is not normal in shape.

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In order to generalize to the entire population, there must be evidence that the population follows a normal distribution. This allows for accurate estimates based on the sample statistics. The other options listed do not affect the ability to generalize to the entire population.

I Surveyed 48 Randomly-Selected Residents of the Apartment Complex Where