Question

A news outlet posted a poll on its website asking what type of drink people preferred. Identify the problem with taking a survey this way.The conclusion will be based on a voluntary response sample.The relationship between two variables implies one causes the other.The conclusion will be based on a small sample.The data will be based on reported results.

Answer 1

Answer: The conclusion will be based on a voluntary response sample.

The problem with taking a survey this way is that it is highly susceptible to bias and yields unreliable results. This is because the inability or desire to to respond to questions correctly causes response bias. This happens when it is based on a voluntary response sample.