Which of the following reasons best describes why much of the data provided by foreign governments is suspected with respect to reliability?
A) The data in foreign countries are usually written in a foreign language and there are translation difficulties that are often insurmountable.
B) The size of the sample and the technique used for sampling may be faulty.
C) Official statistics are sometimes too optimistic, reflecting national pride rather than practical reality.
D) The data in foreign countries is usually not safeguarded.
E) The data tend to be incomplete, and outdated.

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Available data may not have the level of reliability necessary for confident decision making for many reasons. Official statistics are sometimes too optimistic, reflecting national pride rather than practical reality, while tax structures and fear of the tax collector often adversely affect data.

Which of the Following Reasons Best Describes Why Much of the Data