Kinsey Chose Not to Try to Obtain a Random Sample

question 35

Multiple Choice

Kinsey chose not to try to obtain a random sample because he felt

• A)it was important to identify the best subjects to get the most relevant data.
• B)it would be impossible to randomize the sample of this type.
• C)a high refusal rate would wreck the chances of accurately representing the general population.
• D)every person who volunteered for the study had an important contribution.

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