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A researcher is collecting data in a large community. For each scenario identify the bias. Match...

A researcher is collecting data in a large community. For each scenario identify the bias.

Match the number with the letter.

1. The researcher begins with mentioning that the survey will take 30 minutes of their time.

2. No one seems to be home at four houses on her route. She does not return at a later time to try to find residents at home, but leaves them a phone number to contact her.

3. She selects a block where she is comfortable walking because she knows many of the people living on the street.

4. One of the question the researchers asks is about the frequency they are not at home.

Choices:

a. Sampling Bias

b. Voluntary Response Bias

c. Self-Interest Study

d. Response Bias

e. Perceived Lack of Anonymity

f. Loaded Question

g. Non-Response

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