Multiple Choice
A polling company surveys 200 people outside a county courthouse concerning tighter restrictions on smoking in public buildings. Their results indicate that 34% of those surveyed favor tighter restrictions. The actual proportion of county residents who favor tighter restrictions is 65%. The difference is most likely due to:
A) variability in sampling.
B) bias due to the use of a convenience sample.
C) confounding variables in the survey.
D) the wording of the survey.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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