1.2.2 CRITICAL EVAL & BIAS IN STATISTICAL STUDIES

A radio host asks listeners to call in and share their opinions on a new law. What type of bias is most likely present?

A survey asks: "Given the high cost to taxpayers, do you support the construction of a new stadium?" This is an example of

A dental health study is funded and conducted by a company that sells toothpaste. The study concludes their brand is the most effective. This is an example of:

A researcher sends out 1,000 mail-in surveys, but only 50 people complete and return them. This situation likely suffers from:

During a workplace meeting, a boss asks employees to raise their hands if they have ever been unproductive during work hours. Employees may give inaccurate answers due to:

A researcher wants to know the average height of all high school students in a city, but they only measure the members of the varsity basketball team. This is an example of:

A study finds that people who own boats have higher life expectancies. The researcher concludes that owning a boat causes you to live longer, ignoring the fact that boat owners usually have higher wealth and better healthcare. This is an example of: