When Comparing the Aged of Various Ethnic Groups, Caution Must

question 55

Essay

When comparing the aged of various ethnic groups, caution must be taken. Researchers have found that stratification seems irrelevant after age 100. Explain why caution must be used, citing research on ethnic differences. Be sure to include the terms race crossover and selective survival in your answer.

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Definitions:

Response Bias

A type of bias that occurs when respondents to a survey or study give inaccurate answers, often due to the wording of questions or social desirability.

Undercoverage

A bias in statistical sampling where some members of the intended population are inadequately represented in the sample.

Nonresponse Bias

Bias in survey or study results that occurs when respondents differ significantly from nonrespondents, affecting the representativeness of data.

Voluntary Response Bias

Bias in survey results caused by individuals choosing to respond on their own initiative, which may not be representative of the whole population.