An experienced, published researcher’s funded study is to recruit a sa

An experienced, published researcher’s funded study is to recruit a sample of mothers with children under the age of 30 entering a shopping complex with $100 spending money.

The purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis that younger mothers will spend the money on themselves rather than on their children. What are the possible issues with the feasibility of this study?
a. Availability of subjects
b. Ethical violations
c. Researcher’s expertise
d. Money commitment

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ANS: A
In using only one shopping complex, procuring a suitable, representative sample may be problematic. The women who consent to participate would probably be a biased group.
There are no apparent ethical violations noted within the study.
The researcher’s expertise is clearly stated.
Because the research is funded, the money commitment to the sample is secured.