Asked by
Lauren Livia
on Dec 28, 2024Verified
When, or if, a research project uses a sample that is NOT representative of the population from which it was drawn, the project would show the effect of
A) experimenter bias.
B) sampling bias.
C) placebo effect.
D) subject bias.
Sampling Bias
A bias in which certain members of a population are systematically more likely to be selected in a sample than others, skewing the results.
Representative
Someone or something that serves as a typical or excellent example of a class, group, or quality.
Population
The total number of inhabitants within a specific area or group, often studied in the contexts of sociology and ecology.
- Understand the concept and implications of sampling bias in research.
Verified Answer
CB
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and implications of sampling bias in research.