A restaurant chain's owners are trying to decide if they want to open up a franchise in your town. To help them decide, they want to find out how often people in your town go out to eat. A
researcher interviews people leaving a local restaurant. Is there a bias in this sampling method? Explain.
Yes, there is a bias in this sampling method. By interviewing people leaving a local restaurant, the researcher is only surveying individuals who have just finished dining out. This sample would likely be biased towards individuals who eat out frequently and enjoy dining at restaurants. It does not capture the habits of those who eat at home more often or do not dine out regularly. Therefore, the results may not accurately represent the entire population of the town and may lead to a skewed decision on whether to open a franchise in the area.
