Which of the Following Situations Could Cause Bias in the Results

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations could cause bias in the results of a telephone survey?

• A)A phone number in the sample was found to be 'not in service' or 'disconnected'.
• B)The person who answered the phone refused to participate.
• C)There was no answer, so the interviewer gave up and called someone else.
• D)Each of the above would cause bias in the results.

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