Using the Internet for Research May Lower the External Validity

question 38

Multiple Choice

Using the Internet for research may lower the external validity of a study because users are more likely to share similar characteristics. In this case, volunteers of online surveys are likely to:

• A)be college educated.
• B)have a lower income.
• C)live in rural areas.
• D)be older adults.

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