Consider Self-Reported Data on Height and Weight Obtained Using Telephone

question 33

Multiple Choice

Consider self-reported data on height and weight obtained using telephone interviews.Which one of following statements is true?

• A)These data accurately represent the true prevalence of overweight and obesity in the sample.
• B)These data tend to underestimate the true prevalence of overweight and obesity in the sample.
• C)These data tend to overestimate the true prevalence of overweight and obesity in the sample.
• D)None of the choices are correct.

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