Why did those who used the Literary Digest as a basis for their sample fail to accurately predict the outcome of a presidential election?

A) The sample was not a representative group of Americans.
B) The poll was conducted too early in the campaign to properly predict the results.
C) The interviewers hired to conduct the poll were improperly trained.
D) None of the above.
E) The sample was too young.

A

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