Identify and Explain a Source of Bias in the Study

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify and explain a source of bias in the study described. Then suggest how the bias might have been avoided.
-You plan to conduct a survey to find the percentage of people in your town who favor a new swimming pool Being built at the high school. You obtain addresses from a list of property owners in the town and you mail a
Survey to 100 randomly selected people from the list.

• A)The list of popery owners is clearly biased toward those who can afford to own property. Also, a mail survey will result in a self-selected sample. A better sampling method, such as simple random sampling,
• Is needed.
• B)The list of property owners is clearly biased toward those who have children. Also, a mail survey will result in a self-selected sample. A better sampling method, such as a voluntary response survey, is
• Needed.

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Definitions:

Embodied Attitudes

The concept that beliefs and feelings can be influenced or even determined by bodily conditions and states.

Body Movements

Physical actions or gestures made by the body, often studied in psychology to understand emotion, communication, and behavior.

Leaning Forward

The physical act or metaphorical concept of showing interest or eagerness towards something by inclining forward.

Neutral Object

An item or entity that does not inherently carry positive or negative connotations or provoke strong emotions.