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CLEP Intro to Sociology

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What is generalization, and during which stage of a research study does it take place?
  1. Creating a theory or hunch during the initiation of a research question
  2. Organizing data to view results during data analysis
  3. Asking general questions in a survey during data collection
  4. Finding a generalized sample group to study at the start of data collection
  5. Making a statement about the larger population during the research conclusion phase
Explanation
Answer: E - Generalization, which occurs during the conclusion phase of a study, is the practice of making a statement about the larger population based on your sample data. If your sample group is an accurate representation of the larger population, a generalized statement should apply to the entire population. For example, if you found that children in a sample group did better in school when parents assisted with homework, then you could make the generalization that children in the larger population also do better in school when parents help with homework.
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