What are the possible statistical pitfalls

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A U.S. Centers for Disease Control survey concluded that people who used cell phones instead of a landline appeared to double their chances of binge drinking

What are the possible statistical pitfalls of this? (may have more than one response) - my suggestions are underlined and bolded

sample too small

samples were not random

conclusion from a rare event

poor survey methods

assuming a casual link that was not true

unconscious bias

generalization to individuals

significance vs. importance

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