A television news editor would like to know how local registered voters respond to the question: "Are you in favor of the school bond measure that will be voted on in an upcoming special election?" A television survey is conducted during a break in the evening news by listing two telephone numbers side by side on the screen, one for viewer to call if they approve of the bond measure, and the other to call if they disapprove. This survey method could produce biased results for a number of reasons. Which of the following is the most obvious reason?

A television news editor would like to know how local registered voters respond to the question: "Are you in favor of the school bond measure that will be voted on in an upcoming special election?" A television survey is conducted during a break in the evening news by listing two telephone numbers side by side on the screen, one for viewer to call if they approve of the bond measure, and the other to call if they disapprove. This survey method could produce biased results for a number of reasons. Which of the following is the most obvious reason?



A) It uses a stratified sample rather than a simple random sample.

B) People who feel strongly about the issue are more likely to respond.

C) Some registered voters who call might not vote in the election.

D) Viewers should be told about the issues before the survey is conducted.

E) The wording of the question is biased.



Answer: people who feel strongly about the issue are more likely to respond


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