Anita conducts a survey to determine if Americans are willing to support the arts by giving money directly to local theater grou
ps. One night she and her assistants interview 500 people who are attending a performance of a musical. To help ensure random selection, they select every other patron for interviewing. They ask: "Are you willing to support the arts by giving money to local theater groups?" 94% answer "yes". Anita reports that a large majority of Americans are willing to support the arts by giving money to local theater groups. The clearest and most significant problem with this inference has to do with
Sampling bias is demonstrated as the partiality or bias displayed while selecting the samples(selection of non-random sample with lower sampling probability) for a particular survey or research which eventually affects the conclusion of the .
As per the question, the most significant problem with the given inference would be 'sampling bias' as the samples are not selected on random basis(interviewed people support arts on money basis) which is reflected through the observation that 'a large majority of Americans are willing to support the arts by giving money to local theater groups.' This bias in sampling may affect the validity of the results and lead to a faulty conclusion.
An analysis of <u>strengths and weaknesses</u> examines internal factors that give the organization certain advantages and disadvantages in meeting the needs of its target markets. This also known as the SWOT analysis, A SWOT analysis is used by business to identify threats and opportunities in a proposed business venture or intending project.
