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Can the results of this study be generalized? That is, would it be plausible to estimate that 16/27 (or 59%) of the general public is caffeine dependent? Why or why not?

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No, it would not be plausible to estimate that 59% of the general public is caffeine dependent based on a study with a sample size of 120 people.

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No, it would not be plausible to estimate that 59% of the general public is caffeine dependent based on a study with a sample size of 120 people. In order to generalize the results to the general public, a larger and more representative sample would be needed. The sample size should adequately reflect the diversity and size of the population being studied.

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