When the researcher describes the population of a study,the research consumer understands that this represents
A) all members of the population at large.
B) all people who meet inclusion criteria for the study.
C) members of the study group and the control group.
D) subjects selected for the study based on sampling techniques.

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The population is all people who meet inclusion criteria for the study whether they are sampled and included or not.Not all members of the population at large meet inclusion criteria and those who do not are not considered part of the population being studied.Members of the study and control group are the sample of the population selected for participation in the study.Subjects selected for the study are a representative sample of the population.

When the Researcher Describes the Population of a Study,the Research