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    • Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy Research

    Background:

    • Participant recruitment is essential for studies when the entire population cannot be included.
    • The primary objective of any sampling strategy is to obtain a sample that mirrors the population accurately.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the challenges and nuances of participant recruitment in research.
    • To emphasize the concept of generalizability as a continuum rather than a binary outcome.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual discussion of sampling methods and their limitations.
    • Analysis of representativeness and potential for selection bias.

    Main Results:

    • Achieving perfect representativeness in a sample is not feasible.
    • Selection bias can arise from imperfect sampling methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Generalizability exists on a spectrum, with study findings being more or less generalizable.
    • Researchers must acknowledge the limitations of sampling and their impact on the applicability of study results.