Autonomy and Informed Consent May Reduce the External Validity of a Research

question 21

Multiple Choice

Autonomy and informed consent may reduce the external validity of a research study because

• A) participants are likely to be deceived.
• B) participants will commonly be undergraduate psychology students.
• C) participants typically volunteer to take part in the research study.
• D) these principles reduce the probability that women will take part in research studies.

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Increased Liquidity

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Securities and Exchange Commission

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Governmental Body

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Net Change

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