a magazine ran a survey about a web site for ...
a magazine ran a survey about a web site for downloading music. readers could register their responses on the magazines web site. identify what is wrong. choose the correct answer below. a. the sample is a census, so there is a good chance that the results do not reflect the population. b. the magazine has an interest in the survey results, so the source of the survey is questionable. c. the sample is a voluntary response sample, so there is a good chance that the results do not reflect the population. d. it is likely that the survey used a loaded question, so the results of the survey are not reliable.
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# Brief Explanations:
The survey relies on readers voluntarily registering their responses on the magazine's website. Voluntary - response samples often have bias as those with strong opinions are more likely to participate, and thus may not represent the entire population.
# Answer:
C. The sample is a voluntary response sample, so there is a good chance that the results do not reflect the population.