Unit 3: Biases Flashcards
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Bias
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A systematic error in measuring the estimate that would repeatedly cause the data to be wrong
2
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Voluntary response bias
A
People select themselves to participate in the study
3
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Nonresponse bias
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Individuals who are randomly chosen for the sample can’t be contacted or refuse to cooperate
4
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Convenience sampling
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Asking people who are easy to ask; convenient but not random
5
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Undercoverage bias
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Some groups are left out of the selection process
6
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Response bias
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The behavior of the respondent or interviewers causes you to get incorrect answers
7
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Wording bias
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When wording of the question influences the answers that are given
