Answer: Choice B
It is not a valid sample because it is not a random sample of the population.
Explanation:
The researcher should have randomly selected the participants, either by picking names out of a hat, using a random number table, or some kind of computer software to pick the names. Letting the first 8 people form the sample is very likely not representative of the population at large. We have a lot of bias here. Therefore, this is not a valid sample.