Question

guided practice
a study asked its participants to write down the number of calories they ate on a particular day. identify the problem with this study.
a. the relationship between two variables implies one causes the other.
b. the conclusion is based on a voluntary response sample.
c. the data are based on reported results.
d. the sample size is small.
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guided practice multiple choice text version

Explanation:

Participants are asked to self - report calorie intake. Self - reported data can be inaccurate due to memory errors, exaggeration, or under - reporting.

Answer:

C. The data are based on reported results.