A researcher posts a newspaper advertisement offering $20 in exchange for participation in a short study. The researcher accepts
the first five people who respond to the advertisement. Which of the following statements is true about the sample? (5 points) a It is not a valid sample because it is only a short study. b It is a valid sample because money was offered to participants. c It is a valid sample because the first five people were selected to participate. d It is not a valid sample because it is not a random sample of the population.
