Cynthia Is Conducting a Survey on the Prevalence and Patterns

Multiple Choice

Cynthia is conducting a survey on the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse in her city. Which of the following problems is she likely to encounter while using this method of data collection?

A) the assumption that a person's behavior is consistent and stable
B) the inability to sample a large number of people
C) the assumption that surveys have to be conducted only in person
D) some participants may not tell the truth and instead give socially acceptable answers