One reason why public opinion polls need to be interpreted
with caution is because _____.
A) survey researchers are almost always biased, therefore presenting the question in a biased way
B) polls are unreliable because they place individuals on the spot, often resulting in inaccurate responses
C) the sample polled may not be representative of the population
D) the question posed may not reflect the sample's affective orientations
Answer: C
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