A survey is conducted to determine the most common reason people own a cell phone. A company sent out a survey to customers between the ages of 20 and 30. Based on the responses, the company concluded that people own a cell phone for messaging purposes. Is this conclusion valid?(1 point)

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Yes, because the sample includes all customers between the ages of 20 and 30.
Yes, because the sample includes all customers between the ages of 20 and 30.

No, because not all people who own a cell phone have the same probability of being selected.
No, because not all people who own a cell phone have the same probability of being selected.

No, because the sample includes customers of too many different ages.
No, because the sample includes customers of too many different ages.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

No, because not all people who own a cell phone have the same probability of being selected.

The conclusion is not valid because the survey was conducted only among customers aged 20 to 30. This group does not represent the entire population of cell phone users, as preferences and reasons for owning a cell phone can vary significantly across different age groups. Therefore, the sample may not adequately reflect the reasons for cell phone ownership among the broader population.