In a survey,psychologists select a random sample of research participants in order to ensure that
A) the participants are representative of the population they are interested in studying.
B) there will be a large number of participants in the research study.
C) the study will not be influenced by the researcher's personal values.
D) the same number of participants will be assigned to each of the experimental conditions.

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Selecting a random sample helps to ensure that the participants in the study are representative of the population of interest, which is important for making generalizations about the larger population. This reduces the potential for bias in participant selection and increases the generalizability of study findings. Choices B, C, and D do not necessarily relate to the purpose of selecting a random sample.

In a Survey,psychologists Select a Random Sample of Research Participants