A company wants to determine how many people prefer its new sports drink. They set up a sampling booth at a gym and survey 200 gym members. What is the main issue with this sampling method?

Question

(4 Points)

The sample size is too small.

Only people who like sports drinks are surveyed.

The survey did not include a question about other drinks.

The results will not apply to other gyms.

Answer 1

The main issue with this sampling method is that the results will not apply to other gyms.

This is because the survey is conducted only at one gym, which may not represent the preferences of the broader population of sports drink consumers. Factors such as the demographics of gym members, their fitness interests, and geographical location can all influence their preferences, making it difficult to generalize findings from one gym to the overall market for the sports drink.