Researchers conducted a content analysis in which they coded how males and females are depicted in work settings on TV.They included programs with a story line and all commercials,but they excluded documentaries,news broadcasts,and sports shows.Which characteristic of the researchers' sample is likely to be most affected by these decisions?
A) reactivity
B) homogeneity
C) representativeness
D) internal validity

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The researchers' sample may not be fully representative of how males and females are depicted in work settings on TV since they excluded certain types of programs such as documentaries, news broadcasts, and sports shows. By excluding these types of programs, the researchers may have inadvertently biased their sample towards certain types of portrayals.

Researchers Conducted a Content Analysis in Which They Coded How