Learning objectives
Distinguish observational studies from experiments and identify the population, the sample and the variables in each
Explain why random sampling supports generalizing to a population and random assignment supports a cause-and-effect conclusion
Identify sources of bias in a sampling method, survey question or study design
Decide which conclusion a described study can support and reject claims that go beyond the evidence
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