By studying a _____, scientists hope that they can generalize the results of their investigation to the _____.
A) sample; population
B) population; sample
C) convenience sample; random sample
D) random sample; convenience sample

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Scientists typically study a sample, which is a smaller group of individuals or objects that represents a larger population. By studying the sample, they can make generalizations about the population as a whole. This is why it is important for the sample to be representative of the population (i.e. a random sample) so that the results can be generalized accurately. Choice B is the opposite of the correct answer, and choices C and D are about the type of sample taken, which is not directly related to generalizing results to the population.

By Studying a _____, Scientists Hope That They Can Generalize