Two researchers want to determine the opinion of the average U.S. citizen regarding gun control. One conducts his survey at a national fishing and hunting convention, while the other researcher surveys participants at an animal rights convention. Regarding the accuracy of these survey results in determining the viewpoint of the average U.S. citizen,
A)the survey conducted at the animal rights convention would be more accurate.
B)the survey conducted at the national fishing and hunting convention would be more accurate.
C)the combination of the two surveys would produce a balanced and accurate set of results.
D)both samples would be considered biased.

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Both surveys are biased because they are conducted among groups of people who are likely to have strong pre-existing opinions on gun control, which may not accurately reflect the average U.S. citizen's views.

Two Researchers Want to Determine the Opinion of the Average