A sports columnist posts an online survey asking viewers to rate their favorite sports players.

This sample is a [blank] sample.

3 answers

This sample is a self-selected sample.

In a self-selected sample, participants volunteer to be part of the survey or study, which can lead to biases since those who choose to respond may have stronger opinions or feelings about the topic than the general population.

The choices are voluntary response
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The correct choice is voluntary response.

A voluntary response sample occurs when individuals choose to participate in a survey or study, typically leading to a sample that may not be representative of the overall population.