Sample Selection Bias Occurs When

question 60

Multiple Choice

Sample selection bias occurs when

• A)the choice between two samples is made by the researcher.
• B)data are collected from a population by simple random sampling.
• C)samples are chosen to be small rather than large.
• D)the availability of the data is influenced by a selection process that is related to the value of the dependent variable.

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