What Are Two Disadvantages of Using College Students as Subjects

question 40

Multiple Choice

What are two disadvantages of using college students as subjects in sensitive research?

• A) College students are unreliable, and they will often lie on surveys.
• B) Grade inflation from giving credit to participants, and adults are excluded.
• C) This leaves out those who do not attend college, and is not racially diverse.
• D) Asking students about sex is unethical, and offensive.

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