One problem with Kinsey's sex survey is that the sample was composed of volunteers,and many segments of U.S.society were left out.Thus,Kinsey's sample was not
A) valid.
B) representative.
C) reliable.
D) honest in their responses.

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Kinsey's sample being composed of volunteers and leaving many segments of U.S. society out means that it was not representative of the general population. Therefore, B is the best choice as it accurately describes the limitation of the sample. A) Validity refers to the accuracy of the measurement, which cannot be determined solely based on the sample being non-representative. C) Reliability refers to the consistency of the results, which depends on the methodology and procedures of the survey, not just the sample. D) The honesty of the responses cannot be determined solely based on the representativeness of the sample.

One Problem with Kinsey's Sex Survey Is That the Sample