Question
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 1
In an observational study, researchers try not to:
influence the people in the study.
include people who are difficult to contact.
ask questions that are too obvious.
photograph any of the subjects.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 2
A convenience sample is made up of people who are:
easy to contact.
representative of the entire population.
selected using phone numbers.
selected at random.
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 3
A random sample should be taken from:
people who will respond positively.
a convenience sample.
an entire population.
groups of people.
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 4
Which of these would probably occur from under-coverage?
Results not reflecting the population
Questions that are poorly worded
Interviewers influencing the responses to questions
People lying when they answer survey questions
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 5
Which of the following would be a convenience sample?
Asking students eating in the cafeteria if they would like to be part of a study
Choosing every 10th person on a list of students
Getting a random sample of your population
Asking people to answer only the convenient questions on a survey
Question at position 6
6
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 6
Which questions are a sign of question-wording bias?
Questions that may be embarrassing to answer in person
Questions that prompt one particular answer
Questions that require careful thought before answering
Questions that people who do not speak English have trouble understanding
Question at position 7
7
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 7
Which of the following survey questions would be an example of question-wording bias?
Do you think we should ignore our constitutional rights and let the government take citizens' guns away?
Do you think hand guns should be registered?
Do you think background checks before buying a gun is a good idea?
Do you think there should be a ban on assault rifles?
Question at position 8
8
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 8
In a survey on student drug use, which of these would cause interviewer-induced bias?
All of the interviewers are policemen.
They only interview students from wealthy areas.
The interviewers are an equal mix of men and women.
All of the questions are about female behavior.
Question at position 9
9
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 9
A voluntary-response bias could occur is a survey that:
includes a random sample.
addresses a large population.
uses an experimental group.
only includes those who want to participate.
Question at position 10
10
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 10
To find the best singer, having viewers call or text their vote for a TV show poll could result in:
interviewer bias.
over coverage.
under-coverage.
nonresponse bias.
3 points
Question at position 1
In an observational study, researchers try not to:
influence the people in the study.
include people who are difficult to contact.
ask questions that are too obvious.
photograph any of the subjects.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 2
A convenience sample is made up of people who are:
easy to contact.
representative of the entire population.
selected using phone numbers.
selected at random.
Question at position 3
3
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 3
A random sample should be taken from:
people who will respond positively.
a convenience sample.
an entire population.
groups of people.
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 4
Which of these would probably occur from under-coverage?
Results not reflecting the population
Questions that are poorly worded
Interviewers influencing the responses to questions
People lying when they answer survey questions
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 5
Which of the following would be a convenience sample?
Asking students eating in the cafeteria if they would like to be part of a study
Choosing every 10th person on a list of students
Getting a random sample of your population
Asking people to answer only the convenient questions on a survey
Question at position 6
6
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 6
Which questions are a sign of question-wording bias?
Questions that may be embarrassing to answer in person
Questions that prompt one particular answer
Questions that require careful thought before answering
Questions that people who do not speak English have trouble understanding
Question at position 7
7
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 7
Which of the following survey questions would be an example of question-wording bias?
Do you think we should ignore our constitutional rights and let the government take citizens' guns away?
Do you think hand guns should be registered?
Do you think background checks before buying a gun is a good idea?
Do you think there should be a ban on assault rifles?
Question at position 8
8
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 8
In a survey on student drug use, which of these would cause interviewer-induced bias?
All of the interviewers are policemen.
They only interview students from wealthy areas.
The interviewers are an equal mix of men and women.
All of the questions are about female behavior.
Question at position 9
9
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 9
A voluntary-response bias could occur is a survey that:
includes a random sample.
addresses a large population.
uses an experimental group.
only includes those who want to participate.
Question at position 10
10
Multiple Choice
3 points
Question at position 10
To find the best singer, having viewers call or text their vote for a TV show poll could result in:
interviewer bias.
over coverage.
under-coverage.
nonresponse bias.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to each question based on the concepts of observational studies, sampling methods, and biases:
1. In an observational study, researchers try not to:
- **influence the people in the study.**
2. A convenience sample is made up of people who are:
- **easy to contact.**
3. A random sample should be taken from:
- **an entire population.**
4. Which of these would probably occur from under-coverage?
- **Results not reflecting the population**
5. Which of the following would be a convenience sample?
- **Asking students eating in the cafeteria if they would like to be part of a study**
6. Which questions are a sign of question-wording bias?
- **Questions that prompt one particular answer**
7. Which of the following survey questions would be an example of question-wording bias?
- **Do you think we should ignore our constitutional rights and let the government take citizens' guns away?**
8. In a survey on student drug use, which of these would cause interviewer-induced bias?
- **All of the interviewers are policemen.**
9. A voluntary-response bias could occur in a survey that:
- **only includes those who want to participate.**
10. To find the best singer, having viewers call or text their vote for a TV show poll could result in:
- **under-coverage.**
Feel free to ask if you need further explanations on these concepts!
1. In an observational study, researchers try not to:
- **influence the people in the study.**
2. A convenience sample is made up of people who are:
- **easy to contact.**
3. A random sample should be taken from:
- **an entire population.**
4. Which of these would probably occur from under-coverage?
- **Results not reflecting the population**
5. Which of the following would be a convenience sample?
- **Asking students eating in the cafeteria if they would like to be part of a study**
6. Which questions are a sign of question-wording bias?
- **Questions that prompt one particular answer**
7. Which of the following survey questions would be an example of question-wording bias?
- **Do you think we should ignore our constitutional rights and let the government take citizens' guns away?**
8. In a survey on student drug use, which of these would cause interviewer-induced bias?
- **All of the interviewers are policemen.**
9. A voluntary-response bias could occur in a survey that:
- **only includes those who want to participate.**
10. To find the best singer, having viewers call or text their vote for a TV show poll could result in:
- **under-coverage.**
Feel free to ask if you need further explanations on these concepts!