How could a high refusal rate affect the accuracy of surveys about sexual behavior?
A) the researcher will have not much time to finish survey
B) people who don't refuse to answer questions typically lie about their sexual behavior
C) the sample will not be representative: a researcher should include children in this survey, but this is impossible
D) the sample will not be representative: most answers in such surveys are received from people who don't hold traditional views on sex
E) high refusal rates are not expected to affect the average of surveys

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If the refusal rate is high, it is likely that the sample will not be representative of the population being studied. This can lead to biased results because individuals who refuse to participate may have different sexual behaviors or attitudes than those who choose to participate. Therefore, the accuracy of surveys about sexual behavior can be affected because most answers in such surveys are received from people who don't hold traditional views on sex.

How Could a High Refusal Rate Affect the Accuracy of Surveys