When a Radio Talk Show Host Asked Listeners to Call

question 64

Multiple Choice

When a radio talk show host asked listeners to call in their opinions regarding legislation increasing social security benefits,the overwhelming response was 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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