In: Statistics and Probability
Which of the following is true and which of the following is false?
Self-selection leads to incorrect statistical inference about the target population.
True | ||
False |
Self-selection is a non-sampling error and can be reduced by increasing sample size.
True | ||
False |
Self-selection leads to incorrect statistical inference about the target population.
Answer: True
Explanation: We know that we get the incorrect or biased statistical inference or conclusions about the population parameter when we use the method of self selection. If we use self selection, the chance of getting equal possibility of being selected for all observations is not possible.
Self-selection is a non-sampling error and can be reduced by increasing sample size.
Answer: False
Explanation: Self-selection is a non-sampling error and it cannot be reduced by increasing sample size.