Which bias occurs when individuals who were contacted chose to complete the survey differ in some ways from others who were contacted but chose not to take the survey?
a. Response set
b. Non-response
c. Attrition
d. Motivated respondent
Ans: b. Non-response
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Which of the following is best categorized as a pseudo-scientific claim?
a. A company claiming that experimental results suggest that their product significantly boosts the immune system. b. Bob's grandmother claiming that researchers have found that quality sleep affects how memories are consolidated based on an article she read online. c. A group of expert researchers citing anecdotal evidence in a presentation to claim support to their theory about how stress influences workplace performance. d. A team of undergraduate students drawing conclusions on social media use based on a survey they conducted in a research methods course.
An example of a policy promoting sexism is:
a. women’s suffrage b. denying women the right to vote c. the Equal Rights Amendment d. Title IX e. 19th Amendment
U.S. food policy
a. Is almost completely subsidized. b. Is based on the belief that the government has an obligation to meet the food needs of American citizens. c. Is based on a free-market economy. d. Uses only entitlement programs to distribute food.
Which of the following levels of evidence is most likely to minimize the bias of the researcher who is reviewing the literature on evidence?
A. the meta-analysis B. the single article on evidence C. the review of agency policies on evidence D. the traditional literature review of evidence