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? 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 it is D. It is not a valid sample because it is not a random sample of the population.

Explanation:

Answer 2

it is a valid sample because the first 10 people were selected to participate.