How do we know that the opinions of people who call in to radio talk shows are not typical of most Americans?
A. As a sample, they are unrepresentative of the whole population.
B. As a sample, they are perfectly random.
C. As a sample, they lack intensity.
D. As a sample, their opinions are ill formed.
Answer: A
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