Sampling and Bias 2 - Makovec

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What is Voluntary Response Bias?

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A type of bias that occurs when individuals choose to respond to a survey or question, often leading to an overrepresentation of those with strong opinions.

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What is Response Bias?

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A bias that occurs when respondents provide inaccurate answers due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation, or social desirability.

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What is Non-Response Bias?

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A bias that occurs when certain individuals do not respond to a survey, leading to a sample that may not represent the population.

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What is Undercoverage Bias?

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A bias that occurs when some members of the population are inadequately represented in the sample.

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What is Convenience Sampling?

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A sampling method where individuals are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher.

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What is a Census?

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The process of gathering information from every member of a population.

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What is the difference between a Survey and a Questionnaire?

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A survey is a method of collecting data, while a questionnaire is a tool used to gather that data.

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What is the significance of asking unbiased questions in surveys?

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Unbiased questions ensure that the responses accurately reflect the opinions of the population, leading to valid results.

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What is the impact of strong opinions on Voluntary Response Bias?

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Strong opinions can skew results, as those with extreme views are more likely to respond, leading to unrepresentative data.

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How can Non-Response Bias affect survey results?

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It can lead to a lack of diversity in responses, making it difficult to generalize findings to the entire population.