Suppose You Participate in an 'Instant Poll' on an Internet

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Essay

Suppose you participate in an 'instant poll' on an Internet website which asks, "What is your favorite network TV program at 8 pm (Eastern time) on Thursday night?" After answering the question, you look at the results of the entire poll, and find that 6,423 people have responded to it.Should the results of this poll be a good indicator of what the most popular network TV program is on Thursday nights at 8pm (Eastern time)? Explain why or why not.

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Definitions:

Bulimia

Also known as Bulimia Nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Uncontrollable Overeating

a compulsive urge to eat large amounts of food, often quickly, regardless of hunger levels or physical needs.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Anorexia

A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.