Question

Which of the following is a limitation of the data when drawing a conclusion about the most important problem facing the country in 2017 ? A) The results are incomplete, as only 3% of respondents were taken into account when the list was compiled. B) The results are incomplete, as only 3% of respondents were taken into account when the list was compiled. C) The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends. D) The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends. E) The data were compiled from an exit poll; therefore, the data reflect only the views of registered voters. F) The data were compiled from an exit poll; therefore, the data reflect only the views of registered voters. G) Respondents were presented with a list of problems from which they could choose more than one.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends.

Explanation:

Short time frame would affect the conclusion on the major problems faced in 2017 since it may not reveal all the data required to make conclusion on the major or most important problem faced in year 2017. For example if data to make this conclusion is collected over a 3 month period in 2017, it is likely to not be representative of full year data trends that will help to make necessary conclusions on problems faced in year 2017