What Is Biased Sampling in Groups

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is biased sampling in groups?

• A) the process whereby people tend to choose those they know well to be in a group
• B) the process whereby information that is known by many group members tends to enter into the discussion more than information known only by a few
• C) the process whereby people tend to discuss negative information more than positive information in their discussion about an important decision
• D) the process whereby sharing information in a group can be impeded by the gender composition of the group

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