Using a nonrandom sample in a research:
A) increases the financial cost of the research.
B) may prolong the time taken to conduct the research.
C) may reduce the external validity of the results.
D) limits the ability to apply the results within the sample.

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Using a nonrandom sample can lead to reduced external validity because the findings may not be generalizable to the broader population.

Using a Nonrandom Sample in a Research