Determine which evaluation guideline applies best in questioning the results of the described study
-A reading teacher wanted to know how many books her students read over the summer. She asked the local librarian to keep a record for her. The record showed that 7 students checked out a total of 60 books. At the first faculty meeting she reported that, on average, students in
Her class read 8.6 books over the summer.
A) Consider the sampling method.
B) Consider the measurement of the variable of interest.
C) Consider the source.
D) Consider possible confounding variables.

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The teacher's conclusion is based on a sample that may not be representative of the entire class, as it only includes students who checked out books from the local library.

Determine Which Evaluation Guideline Applies Best in Questioning the Results