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After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
- Identify the population and sampling frame to select an appropriate sample.
- Argue for how results from a sample are generalizable to its population.
- Use probability sampling procedures to produce a random sample.
- Use nonprobability procedures to produce an appropriate sample.
- Choose an adequate sample size.
- Choose an appropriate level of significance for each statistical test used in your research project.
- Make a decision about a hypothesis based on the stated level of significance.
- Explain the relationship among sampling techniques, significance levels, and hypothesis testing.
- Identify when an alternative hypothesis is accepted and when a null hypothesis is retained.
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