Biased Sampling in Groups Is the Process Whereby

question 40

Multiple Choice

Biased sampling in groups is the process whereby

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

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