online survey. Is the sample a voluntary response sample? Why or why not? (1 point)
a. Yes, the study contacted only those students who wanted to be contacted.
b. Yes, the respondents themselves decide whether to participate in the survey.
c. No, the respondents had no choice in whether to respond to the email.
d. No, the study sent the email to the entire population.
1 answer
b. Yes, the respondents themselves decide whether to participate in the survey.
In a voluntary response sample, individuals choose whether or not to participate, which is the case here since the students could decide whether or not to take the online survey after receiving the email.
