Which of the following situations will produce the most accurate results?
A)A simple random sample of 3,500 people with a 10% response rate (350 responses total).
B)A simple random sample of 500 people with a 70% response rate (350 responses total).
C)A convenience sample of 350 people with a 100% response rate (350 responses total).
D)They would all produce the same level of accuracy since each had 350 responses.

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A larger sample size will generally produce more accurate results, so option A has an advantage in terms of sample size. However, a higher response rate (option B) means that a higher percentage of the sampled population actually responded, which leads to a more representative sample. Option C is a convenience sample, which is not representative of the population, so it's not a good choice. Option D is incorrect because the sample size is only one factor in determining accuracy, and the response rate is also important. Therefore, option B, a simple random sample of 500 people with a 70% response rate, is the best choice for producing accurate results.

Which of the Following Situations Will Produce the Most Accurate