Which of the Following May Lead to a Biased Sample

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may lead to a biased sample?

• A)Using people who accept compensation (e.g., money) to participate
• B)Using people who agree to participate
• C)Using people who are readily available to the researcher
• D)Using people who have participated in other research studies

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