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Which of the following is an example of selection bias?
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asking every fourth ticket holder about their experience at a basketball game
asking sixth graders how much time they spend on homework each night
asking a random selection of pet store customers how much they spend on vet bills annually
asking book store customers for volunteers to provide a review of a new book
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Answer: asking book store customers for volunteers to provide a review of a new book.
Reason: This is a voluntary/self‑selection sample — people who choose to volunteer are not representative of all customers (they tend to have stronger opinions or interest), causing selection bias.
Reason: This is a voluntary/self‑selection sample — people who choose to volunteer are not representative of all customers (they tend to have stronger opinions or interest), causing selection bias.
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