The Literary Digest poll that predicted Alf Landon would resoundingly win the presidential election when, in fact, Franklin Roosevelt won, was flawed by ____.
A)too small a sample
B)a non-random sample
C)poorly worded questions
D)errors in data analysis

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The Literary Digest poll's major flaw was its reliance on a non-random sample, which led to a biased prediction. The poll primarily reached people through telephone and magazine subscription lists, skewing the sample towards wealthier individuals who were more likely to support Landon.

The Literary Digest Poll That Predicted Alf Landon Would Resoundingly