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cherise1989

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A disadvantage of using convenience samples, such as college students, is that
 
  a. college students are less likely to guess the experimental hypotheses.
  b. the likelihood of a Type 2 error is increased.
  c. the findings might not be generalizable to other samples.
  d. universities require payment for using college students in experiments.

Question 2

A study involving the effect of physical activity on self-esteem has a p-value of .001 and has correctly ruled out all obvious alternative hypotheses. However, this study cannot be applied to any real-life settings. Thus it can be said to have __________.
 
  a. low internal validity, high external validity
  b. low internal validity, low external validity
  c. high internal validity, low external validity
  d. low construct validity, high convergent validity



parker125

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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