Findings based on a sample can be taken as representing only the aggregation of elements that compose the sampling frame.

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Findings based on a sample can only be generalized to the population if the sample is representative of the population, and the results are analyzed and interpreted appropriately. However, the conclusions drawn from the sample cannot be assumed to represent the characteristics of the sampling frame individually, but only the overall aggregation of those elements.

Findings Based on a Sample Can Be Taken as Representing