In an attempt to determine the favorite sport of people in the city, Marcos surveys every tenth person exiting a basketball game. Which statement is most likely true?

A.
The survey could be biased because basketball fans might favor basketball over other sports.

B.
The survey could be biased because only every tenth person was surveyed.

C.
The survey should be unbiased because every tenth person was systematically chosen.

D.
The survey should be unbiased because basketball fans are like all sports fans.

I believe its A.

Question

In an attempt to determine the favorite sport of people in the city, Marcos surveys every tenth person exiting a basketball game. Which statement is most likely true?  


  A. 
 The survey could be biased because basketball fans might favor basketball over other sports.  

  B. 
  The survey could be biased because only every tenth person was surveyed.   

  C. 
  The survey should be unbiased because every tenth person was systematically chosen.  

  D. 
  The survey should be unbiased because basketball fans are like all sports fans.  

I believe its A.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

@mw09 Why do you think its A?.

anonymous · Answer

Since the people being surveyed are at a basketball game they are most likely basketball fans, therefore they would favor basketball over other sports.