Women count! Broadcast and print media across the country

Chapter 5, Problem 5.26

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Women count! Broadcast and print media across the country have reported on the governments release of a report on the status of working women called Working Women Count. Th is report gives fi ndings from a survey of 250,000 women. According to one news report: More than 1600 businesses, unions, newspapers, magazines, and community service organizations helped distribute the survey to their members, subscribers, and patrons, which the White House announced with much fanfare. It sought womens opinions on job satisfaction, pay, benefi ts, and opportunities for advancement.6 A second survey, asking the same questions, was conducted at the same time. However, this survey interviewed only 1200 working women chosen at random. Which survey is likely to give a more accurate view of working womens opinions on job satisfaction, pay, benefi ts, and opportunities for advancement? Explain briefl y.