Why do some Internet surveys create results that may not reflect a specified population's behavior and attitudes?

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Internet surveys often rely on participants who self-select or volunteer to participate, rather than being randomly selected. This can create a biased sample that may not accurately reflect the attitudes and behaviors of a specified population.

Answer: B
 The practice of spamming or sending unsolicited survey invitations has not gained acceptance and is considered unethical. It can also create a biased sample of participants who may not accurately represent the population of interest.

Answer: C
 The ability to present multimedia content such as images, sounds, and videos can enhance the survey experience and increase engagement, but it is not directly related to the accuracy of the results.

Answer: D
 Internet surveys can reach a wide audience, but this does not necessarily ensure that the sample is representative of a specified population. The method of recruitment and sampling strategy is more important in determining the accuracy of the results.

Answer: E
 The fact that more people have Internet access than telephone access does not directly impact the accuracy of the results. The method of recruitment and sampling strategy is more important in determining the representativeness of the sample.

Why Do Some Internet Surveys Create Results That May Not