You Read the Results of a Survey That Reports That

question 72

Multiple Choice

You read the results of a survey that reports that two-thirds of Cosmopolitan readers lost weight by "going vegan." You should not give the report of this survey much credence because

• A) Cosmopolitan readers are disinterested in participating in surveys.
• B) readers were not properly assigned to control and experimental conditions.
• C) readers who responded to the survey are not likely the same as those who did not.
• D) Cosmopolitan readers are overly eager to participate in surveys.

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Definitions:

Cocaine

A powerful and illegal stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, used recreationally for its euphoric effects.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, highly addictive and illegal in most jurisdictions.

LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful hallucinogenic drug known for altering perception and causing hallucinations.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes.