Dr. Stillingsworth is interested in people's reactions to a controversial jury verdict. Dr. Stillingsworth calls people at their home between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on a Tuesday afternoon. In this example, what type of sample has Dr. Stillingsworth most likely selected?

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Dr. Stillingsworth's sample is biased because they are only calling people at home on a Tuesday afternoon, which may not accurately represent the population's opinions on the controversial jury verdict. This sample may only include people who are available at home during those hours and may exclude those who work during the day or have different opinions on the verdict.

Dr Stillingsworth Is Interested in People's Reactions to a Controversial