A Response Bias Occurs When

question 52

Multiple Choice

A response bias occurs when:

• A) responses do not reflect the true preferences and attitudes of respondents.
• B) insufficient sample size tends to lower the variability of the responses.
• C) the questions do not reflect the true intentions of the surveyor.
• D) different versions of the question are targeted to different segments of respondents.
• E) the large sample size makes it difficult for the surveyor to reconcile the various responses.

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Definitions:

Securities

Equities and debts that reflect a stake in publicly available corporate entities, or an indebtedness to a public or private organization, alongside options that confer rights to ownership.

Real Rate of Return

The annual percentage of profit earned on an investment, adjusted for inflation, representing the purchasing power gained.

Nominal Rate

The advertised or stated interest rate on a loan or bond, not adjusted for inflation.

Inflation Rate

The tempo at which the price level for standard goods and services heightens, thereby reducing the purchasing effectiveness.