Which of the following statements best describes why people interviewed haphazardly on a street corner do not constitute a representative sample of Canadian adults?
A) The sample does not include people who live outside the urban core.
B) The sample is too diverse.
C) The sample will overlook children.
D) The Hawthorne effect will ruin the sample.

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People interviewed haphazardly on a street corner are likely to be skewed towards those who live or work in the immediate area. This means that they will not include people who live outside of the urban core, which is not representative of the entire Canadian adult population. Therefore, A is the best choice. B and C are not accurate explanations, and the Hawthorne effect is unrelated to the sample selection.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Why People Interviewed