A study of an association between which ear is used for cell phone calls and whe
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A study of an association between which ear is used for cell phone calls and whether the subject is left-handed or right-handed began with a survey e-mailed to 5000 people belonging to an otology online group, and 717 surveys were returned. (Otology relates to the ear and hearing.) What percentage of the 5000 surveys werereturned? Does that response rate appear to be low? In general, what is a problem with a very low response rate?
Of the 5000 surveys, (WHAT %) were returned. The response APPEARS or DOES NOT APPEAR to be low.
Explanation / Answer
% of returned = (717)/5000 * 100 = 14.34%
The response APPEARS to be LOW, as out of 100 only about 15 is returned.
Many people do not want to particapate, without knowing the actual reason of survey.
in general, If you're a left-brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear.
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