Types of Bias

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you think bike helmets should be mandatory for all bike riders?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you prefer the natural beauty of hardwood floors over outdated laminate?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you exercise regularly?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you eat at least the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you read the newspaper to be informed about world events?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you feel that TV news is just sensational and designed for skewed ratings?"

• biased

• fair

Which question is unbiased?

• Does the school have the right to enforce a dress code?

• Do you think the mayor is doing a good job in spite of his questionable character?

• Do you prefer daytime or evening television programming?

• Do you think the government should be allowed to cut down trees willy-nilly to build a new highway?

Which question is biased?

• Do you prefer daytime or evening television programing?

• Should there be a school dress code?

• Do you prefer the news or mindless sitcoms?

• Do you think a new highway should be built?

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What type of bias appears present in this situation?

To understand how Virginians feel about the upcoming election, you survey 89 Shenandoah County residents.

• voluntary response bias

• response bias

• non-response bias

• undercoverage

What type of bias appears present in this situation?

To understand how Virginians feel about the upcoming election, you and a team of campaign staffers spend a week calling over 1000 registered voters. About one third of the calls result in no one answering the call.

• voluntary response bias

• response bias

• non-response bias

• undercoverage