a gym surveyed 100 female members. these memb...
a gym surveyed 100 female members. these members were chosen at random from the gyms membership database. participants were asked the question, \do you prefer to use the easy weight - lifting machines or the harder free weights?\ a report of the survey results stated that female members at the gym prefer the weight - lifting machines over the free weights. select all statements that correctly evaluate the report. the question is biased towards a response of preferring to use free weights. the question is biased towards a response of preferring to use weight - lifting machines. the sample is biased because it does not represent the population. the question is not biased. the sample is not biased.
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# Brief Explanations:
1. Analyze the question: The question "Do you prefer to use the easy weight - lifting machines or the harder free weights?" uses the words "easy" and "harder" which can influence respondents to prefer the weight - lifting machines, so it is biased towards preferring weight - lifting machines.
2. Analyze the sample: The sample consists only of female members. If the gym has male members too, and we want to know the preference of all members, this sample does not represent the whole population of gym members, so it is biased.
# Answer:
- The question is biased towards a response of preferring to use weight - lifting machines.
- The sample is biased because it does not represent the population.