QuickVote. TalkBack Live, a production of CNN, conducted on-line surveys on various issues. One survey, called a QuickVote, of 680 people asked “Would you vote for a third-party candidate?” Of the 680 people surveyed, 608 (89.4%) responded “yes” and 72 (10.6%) responded “no.” Beneath the vote tally, the following statement regarding the sampling procedure was found: This QuickVote is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. The QuickVote sponsor is not responsible for content, functionality or the opinions expressed therein. Discuss the preceding statement in light of what you have learned
QuickVote. TalkBack Live, a production of CNN, conducted on-line surveys on various issues. One survey, called a QuickVote, of 680 people asked “Would you vote for a third-party candidate?” Of the 680 people surveyed, 608 (89.4%) responded “yes” and 72 (10.6%) responded “no.” Beneath the vote tally, the following statement regarding the sampling procedure was found:
This QuickVote is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. The QuickVote sponsor is not responsible for content,
Discuss the preceding statement in light of what you have learned
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