Use the guidelines to evaluate the study. From the information given, what is the biggest flaw in the study?
-"38% of adults in the United States regularly visit a doctor". This conclusion was reached by a college student after she had questioned 520 randomly selected members of her college. What is
Wrong with her survey?
A)Selection bias
B)Wording of question
C)Setting may not encourage honest responses
D)Participation bias
E)Confounding variables

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The biggest flaw is selection bias because the sample consists only of college students, who do not represent the entire adult population of the United States.

Use the Guidelines to Evaluate the Study