If an association study did not select people for the study by using random sampling, which of the following statements is true?
A)The association should be rejected as inconclusive.
B)The study must be done again using the same participants.
C)The effect size should be considered, but tests of statistical significance should not.
D)The findings should be replicated in another population.

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Without random sampling, the study's findings may not be generalizable to the broader population. Replicating the study in another population can help validate the findings and determine if they hold true across different groups.

If an Association Study Did Not Select People for the Study