participants (weakness)

• What is a weakness of the methodology discussed?

  The sample group was not typical
• Why is the sample group considered biased?

  It consisted of only 2 women and 39 men
• How many murderers were involved in the study?

  41 murderers
• Why were the murderers not found guilty?

  Due to reasons of insanity
• What does the lack of population validity imply about the findings?

  They cannot be generalized to all offenders
• What does the term "generalizable" mean in this context?

  Applicable to a broader population
• What is the implication of findings lacking generalizability?

  They may not reflect true offender behavior
• What is the significance of the sample consisting of predominantly one gender?

  It introduces bias in the findings
• What is a key characteristic of the sample group in this study?

  It is unrepresentative of all violent offenders
• How does the sample's gender distribution affect the study's conclusions?

  It limits the applicability of the conclusions
• What does the term "insanity" refer to in the context of this study?

  Legal determination of mental incapacity
• Why is it important to consider the sample's characteristics in research?

  It affects the validity and reliability of findings
• What does the study's findings suggest about the general population of offenders?

  They may not represent the general population
• How does the study's sample size impact its conclusions?

  A small sample size limits generalizability
• What is the relationship between sample bias and research findings?

  Sample bias can distort research findings
• What is the primary focus of the study discussed?

  The characteristics of a biased sample group
• What does the term "methodology" refer to in research?

  The systematic approach to conducting research
• How does the study's focus on a specific sample group affect its implications?

  It limits the broader applicability of the results