Which best explains why the Literary Digest poll failed to predict the winner of the 1936 presidential election?
A)There were too many people in the sample.
B)There were too few people in the sample.
C)They needed computers to accurately calculate results.
D)The sample didn't represent the American population.

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The sample used by the Literary Digest did not accurately represent the American population, as it primarily included wealthy and middle-class individuals who were more likely to vote for Republican candidate Alf Landon. This resulted in a biased and inaccurate prediction of the election outcome.

Which Best Explains Why the Literary Digest Poll Failed to Predict