Asked by Sofia Manaois on Sep 28, 2024
A researcher who is conducting a survey about the concerns of average Canadians recruits participants through ads in a Toronto newspaper.What type of sample has the researcher created
A) random
B) biased
C) representative
D) binary
Biased Sample
A sample that does not accurately represent the population from which it was drawn, leading to skewed or misleading results.
- Identify factors that can lead to bias in sampling and outcomes of research studies.
- Appreciate the importance of having a representative sample for generalizability of study results.
Learning Objectives
- Identify factors that can lead to bias in sampling and outcomes of research studies.
- Appreciate the importance of having a representative sample for generalizability of study results.