In a Study of Sexuality, 500 Possible Participants Were Considered

question 107

Multiple Choice

In a study of sexuality, 500 possible participants were considered for a sample.These people were contacted and asked to participate in the study.Half of them agreed to participate.However, a majority of the participants were male.Which of the following problems is this study most likely to have due to high male participation?

• A)Observer bias
• B)Probability sampling
• C)Volunteer bias
• D)Concealment

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses.

Antigens

Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign, triggering an immune response; often parts of pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Toxins

Poisonous substances produced by living cells or organisms that can cause disease when introduced into the body tissues.

Complement System

A part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism.