When a radio talk show host asked listeners to call in their opinions regarding legislation to decriminalize marijuana, the overwhelming response was support for the change. All of the following are likely shortcomings of this survey EXCEPT:
A) the lack of a representative sample.
B) the method of subject recruitment.
C) the tendency to lie about touchy subjects.
D) the issue of volunteer bias.

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The tendency to lie about touchy subjects is not a shortcoming in this context, as the survey is about opinions, and people are likely to express their true opinions when calling in voluntarily.

When a Radio Talk Show Host Asked Listeners to Call