In a Quasi-Experimental Study Using a Convenience Sample of Subjects

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a quasi-experimental study using a convenience sample of subjects from a local high school,the researcher asks potential subjects to volunteer for placement in either a "low sugar" diet program or a "regular sugar" diet program.This technique for assigning participation may compromise

• A) construct validity.
• B) external validity.
• C) internal validity.
• D) statistical conclusion validity.

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