Using a convenience sample instead of a random sample of subjects is a threat to which kind of validity?
A) internal
B) external
C) construct
D) statistical

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Using a convenience sample instead of a random sample of subjects is a threat to external validity, as the sample may not be representative of the population and may limit the generalizability of the results.

Using a Convenience Sample Instead of a Random Sample of Subjects