When TV Advertisements Report That "2 Out of 3 Dentists

question 8

Multiple Choice

When TV advertisements report that "2 out of 3 dentists surveyed indicated they would recommend Brand X toothpaste to their patients," an informed consumer may question the conclusion because

• A)the sample was only 5 dentists.
• B)the sample of dentists is clearly explained.
• C)the advertisement does not include the total number of dentists surveyed.
• D)the conclusion is not illustrated with a graph.

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