People Who Cannot Be Contacted or Who Refuse to Participate

question 41

Multiple Choice

People who cannot be contacted or who refuse to participate are called ____.

• A)random errors
• B)biased respondents
• C)sample selection errors
• D)nonrespondents

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Definitions:

Confederate

An individual who is part of an experiment and aware of its purpose but pretends to be a participant to manipulate situations as per the experimenter's design.

Conforming Behavior

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations.

Group Conflict

A discord or opposition between groups due to different beliefs, values, or interests, often leading to tension or competition.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, rules, or expectations of a group or society.