Regarding surveys and polling, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Representative samples are often obtained by randomly selecting who will be included in the survey.
B) Surveys done by magazines, websites, and online information services have been shown to be as accurate as the Gallup and Harris polls.
C) People are often polled by telephone or the Internet, which has made it easier to obtain large samples.
D) A biased sample does not accurately reflect the population from which it was drawn.

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Surveys done by magazines, websites, and online information services are not always as accurate as the Gallup and Harris polls. The methods used to obtain samples and the wording of the questions can affect the accuracy of the results. Therefore, it is important to consider the source and methodology of any survey or poll before accepting the results as fact.

Regarding Surveys and Polling, Which of the Following Statements Is