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A researcher places a radio advertisement offering $32 in exchange for participation in a short study. The researcher accepts the first nine people who respond
to the advertisement. Which of the following statements is true about the sample?

A. It is a valid sample because the first nine people were selected to participate.
B. It is not a valid sample because it is not a random sample of the population
C. It is a valid sample because money was offered to participants
D. It is not a valid sample because it is only a short study

User Hirvesh
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Answer:

A or D

Explanation:

I would think that it would be a valid sample because the first nine people were selected to participate. But, it also could not be a valid sample because it is only a short study. If there are more than one answer, I would say those two, but if it is only one answer, it is either A or D. I think....

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