The Best Method for Assessing a Nonresponse Error Is to Examine

question 16

Multiple Choice

The best method for assessing a nonresponse error is to examine:

• A) The proportion of responses to the number of contacts.
• B) That the researcher has at least 80% of the sample responding.
• C) The inferential statistic being employed and linking the sample size to the statistical assumption.
• D) How well the sample reflects the total population.

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Definitions:

Erratic

Describing something that is unpredictable or irregular in pattern, movement, or behavior.

Biological Factors

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Unpredictable Environment

A setting or situation where changes and occurrences are random or difficult to anticipate, often causing stress or anxiety.

Mental Disorder

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