Which Statement About Bias Is True

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which statement about bias is true?
I. Bias results from random variation and will always be present.
II. Bias results from a sampling method likely to produce samples that do not represent the
Population.
III. Bias is usually reduced when sample size is larger.

• A) II only
• B) I only
• C) III only
• D) II and III only
• E) I and III only

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Definitions:

Unfamiliar Setting

A situation or environment that is not known or recognized by an individual, often leading to feelings of discomfort or anxiety due to unfamiliarity.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior positively benefits a species by influencing the evolutionary fitness of the species, thus leading to adaptation through natural selection.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, crucial for personal development and often influencing social, emotional, and cognitive behaviors.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage, where a young animal forms attachments to a stimulus, often its caregiver.