When a Radio Talk Show Host Asks Listeners to Call

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a radio talk show host asks listeners to call in their opinions regarding legislation to increase Canada Pension benefits,the overwhelming response is support for the increase.All of the following are likely shortcomings of this survey EXCEPT:

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

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