When TV Advertisements Report "2 Out of 3 Dentists Surveyed

question 44

Multiple Choice

When TV advertisements report "2 out of 3 dentists surveyed indicated they would recommend Brand X toothpaste to their patients," an informed consumer may question the conclusion because:

• A)The sample was only 5 dentists.
• B)The sample of dentists is clearly explained.
• C)The advertisement does not include the total number of dentists surveyed.
• D)The conclusion is not illustrated with a graph.

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Definitions:

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