A large company wants to find out what team-building activity its employees prefer. Which of the following samples can give the most valid generalization? (1 point)
• all employees who have worked in the company for 5 years or more
• all 624 female employees in the company
• a group with one member from each department
• 400 randomly chosen employees from the list of all employees
In this case, the sample that can give the most valid generalization would be option 4: 400 randomly chosen employees from the list of all employees.
This sample is more likely to represent the diversity and overall preferences of the employees in the company, as it includes individuals from different departments and potentially varying levels of experience. It helps to reduce bias and provides a broader representation of the employee population.