Which of the following is an example of a self-selected sample?
A) a sample chosen by one person who is also a member of the sample
B) a sample chosen at random
C) a sample in which only people interested in the poll agree to take part
D) a sample consisting of nothing but millionaires

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A self-selected sample is a sample in which only those interested in participating are included in the sample. Such samples are often unrepresentative; since many people will be uninterested in the issue the poll concerns and the people that are interested may be unrepresentative of the population as a whole.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Self-Selected