Why do scientists use large sample sizes in their studies?

BR 9/4 and 9/5

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8th Grade
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KAREN VILLALOBOS
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To reduce the cost of the study
To ensure their results are accurate and reliable
To make the study shorter
To avoid using advanced technology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one benefit of using large sample sizes in scientific research?
It increases the number of random errors
It makes the study less generalizable
It helps detect smaller effects and differences
It reduces the number of participants needed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do large sample sizes affect the representation of the population in a study?
They provide a worse representation of the population
They make the results less generalizable
They provide a better representation of the population
They increase the impact of random errors
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does using large sample sizes strengthen in scientific research?
The cost and duration of the study
The validity and credibility of the research
The complexity and difficulty of the study
The number of random errors and anomalies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact of including many participants or data points in a study?
It reduces the impact of random errors and anomalies
It increases the complexity of the study
It makes the study less reliable
It decreases the accuracy of the results
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