In 1936, the Literary Digest conducted a telephone survey that incorrectly predicted the results of that year's presidential election. The survey was wrong because:

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The survey was biased because it relied on telephone directories and automobile registration lists, which overrepresented wealthier individuals who were more likely to vote Republican, leading to an inaccurate prediction.

In 1936, the Literary Digest Conducted a Telephone Survey That