The weaknesses of a quota sample include
A) the sample could be skewed with respect to a noncontrol characteristic that is likely to affect the observed variable.
B) interviewers are allowed to choose their subjects and interview locations.
C) it is difficult to verify whether the sample chosen is representative of the population.
D) b and c.
E) a, b, and c.

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Quota sampling can lead to a skewed sample due to noncontrol characteristics affecting the observed variable, allows interviewers to choose subjects and locations which can introduce bias, and it's challenging to verify if the sample is truly representative of the population.

The Weaknesses of a Quota Sample Include