APPLIED STAT.IN BUS.+ECONOMICS
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Chapter 2, Problem 57CE
Households can sign up for a telemarketing “no-call list.” How might households who sign up differ from those who don’t? What biases might this create for telemarketers promoting (a) financial planning services, (b) carpet cleaning services, and (c) vacation travel packages?
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APPLIED STAT.IN BUS.+ECONOMICS
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