Two researchers want to determine the opinion of the average U.S.citizen regarding gun control.One conducts his survey at a national fishing and hunting convention,while the other researcher surveys participants at a animal rights convention.Regarding the accuracy of these survey results in determining the viewpoint of the average U.S.citizen,
A)the survey conducted at the animal rights convention would be more accurate.
B)the survey conducted at the national fishing and hunting convention would be more accurate.
C)the combination of the two surveys would produce a balanced and accurate set of results.
D)both samples would be considered biased.

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Both samples are considered biased, as they are not representative of the entire U.S. population. The participants at the national fishing and hunting convention are likely to be more supportive of gun ownership and less supportive of strict gun control measures, while the participants at the animal rights convention are likely to be more supportive of strict gun control measures. Therefore, the results of both surveys would not accurately reflect the opinion of the average U.S. citizen. A more representative sample would need to be used to accurately determine the opinion of the average U.S. citizen regarding gun control.

Two Researchers Want to Determine the Opinion of the Average