A survey about pet ownership used a sample derived from mobile phone numbers listed in a local telephone book.
A)flexibility
B)validity
C)responsiveness
D)reliability
E)representativeness

Question

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Using a sample derived from mobile phone numbers listed in a local telephone book is not representative of the entire population as not everyone has their phone number listed in a telephone book. Therefore, the representativeness of the sample is at question.

A Survey About Pet Ownership Used a Sample Derived from Mobile