Which of the Following Examples Would Most Likely Be Subject

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would most likely be subject to selection bias?

• A) a study that randomly sampled 100 passengers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to get their opinions about decreased legroom on commercial airplanes
• B) a study that randomly sampled 100 hunters in Minnesota to determine if newly implemented state hunting limits would reduce the number of hunting trips they took in the state each year
• C) a study that randomly sampled 100 tourists of legal drinking age on the Las Vegas Strip to determine the average amount they spend each day on alcoholic beverages while in Las Vegas
• D) a study that randomly sampled 100 people issued speeding tickets on the New Jersey Turnpike to determine if drivers believe the New Jersey Department of Transportation should raise the current 65 mph speed limit to 75 mph

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Definitions:

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy or argument that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and increasingly negative consequences, without sufficient evidence for those outcomes.

Police Corruption

Unethical or criminal acts conducted by police officers, often for personal gain or to further the interests of the police force at the expense of public trust.

Small Amounts

Quantities that are less than average or usual, often considered minimal or insignificant in size.

Citizen Review

A process or board which allows members of the community to participate in overseeing and reviewing the actions and operations of local police or other governmental bodies.