Question

A study was given that asked participants if given the inherent risks of offshore drilling, they could support issuing permits for the excessive number of 23 new rigs. What is wrong with this study?

A. The conclusion is based on a voluntary response sample

B. Relationship between two variables implies one causes the other

C. This study included a loaded question.

D. Precise numbers are used.

Answer 1

C. This study included a loaded question.

Explanation:

Asking participants if they could support permits for an "excessive number" of new rigs is a biased question.

Listing something as an "excessive number" makes it sound unreasonable just in asking. This is a loaded question.