A random sample of 5000 students were asked whether they prefer a 10 week quarter system or a 15 week semester system. Of the 5000 students asked, 500 students responded. The results of this survey ________
A) can be generalized to the entire student body because the sampling was random.
B) can be generalized to the entire student body because the margin of error was 4.5%.
C) cannot be generalized to the entire student body because the non-response rate was 90%.
D) cannot be generalized to the entire student body because the margin of error was 4.5%.

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The high non-response rate of 90% indicates that the sample may not be representative of the entire student body, making it difficult to generalize the results.

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