Betty and David decide to conduct a survey to observe people's reaction to their innovative idea for a new product.With the help of an organization that conducts primary research,the couple are able to get the responses of people from their town.The results are very encouraging and they decide to start their company.What error have they committed?
A)hypercorrection
B)cognitive distortion
C)law of small numbers
D)defence mechanism
E)overregularization

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The couple only surveyed people from their town, which is a small sample size. This can lead to the law of small numbers, where the results may not accurately reflect the entire population's views. They may have overlooked potential negative reactions outside of their town or from a larger sample size.

Betty and David Decide to Conduct a Survey to Observe