Large population refers to a group of individuals who share common characteristics and are being studied. In psychological research, this often refers to a significant number of people within a specific demographic or geographical area.
Related terms
Sample: A smaller group selected from a larger population that is used to represent that population in psychological research.
Representativeness: The extent to which the sample chosen accurately reflects the characteristics of the larger population being studied.
Generalizability: The ability to apply findings from a study conducted on one sample/population to other populations/situations.