In a Mail Survey, 500 Questionnaires Were Sent Out but Only

question 88

Multiple Choice

In a mail survey, 500 questionnaires were sent out but only 200 were returned.

• A) This survey has random sampling error.
• B) This survey has a response bias.
• C) This survey has nonresponse error.
• D) This survey suffers from deliberate falsification.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Social Isolation

A state in which an individual experiences a lack of meaningful social connections or interactions with others, often leading to feelings of loneliness.

Performance Pressure

The stress or anxiety felt by individuals to perform well or meet certain standards, often in professional, academic, or athletic contexts.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Conversion Disorders

Psychological conditions where patients experience neurological symptoms, such as numbness or paralysis, without an identifiable physical cause.