Which of the following best represents a challenge to internal validity?
A) failure to use a randomization procedure when selecting a sample
B) use of a dependent measure high in interrater reliability but low in construct validity
C) differential compensation given to two groups in an experiment
D) designing laboratory conditions to be very different from everyday conditions

Question

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Differential compensation given to two groups in an experiment can introduce bias or affect participants' behavior, directly challenging the internal validity of the study by questioning whether the observed effects are due to the experimental manipulation or to the differential compensation.

Which of the Following Best Represents a Challenge to Internal