Surveys, If Not Done Correctly, Can Lead to Seriously Biased

question 30

Multiple Choice

Surveys, if not done correctly, can lead to seriously biased samples. Which of the following is not a bias due to the sampling plan?

• A)bias due to selecting a volunteer sample
• B)bias due to selecting a convenience sample
• C)bias due to nonresponse
• D)bias due to selecting a stratified random sample

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