When a Radio Talk Show Host Asked Listeners to Call

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Multiple Choice

When a radio talk show host asked listeners to call in their opinions regarding legislation to decriminalize marijuana, the overwhelming response was support for the change. All of the following are likely shortcomings of this survey EXCEPT:

• A) the lack of a representative sample.
• B) the method of subject recruitment.
• C) the tendency to lie about touchy subjects.
• D) the issue of volunteer bias.

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Definitions:

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