Question

A researcher posts a newspaper advertisement offering $10 in exchange for participation in a short study. The researcher accepts the first 10 people who respond to the advertisement. Which of the following statements is true about the sample? (3

points)
It is not a valid sample because it is only a short study.
It is a valid sample because money is offered to participants.
It is a valid sample because the first 10 people were selected to participate.
It is not a valid sample because it is not a random sample of the population.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C.It is a valid sample because the first 10 people were selected to participate

It is the most valid option.

Answer 2

It is a valid sample because 10 people were chosen to participate.