Why is nonresponse a problem in behavioral research?

a. it indicates antagonism toward behavioral research
b. it increases the margin of error
c. it destroys the advantages of probability sampling
d. it makes the sample less economical
e. nonresponse rarely creates problems in behavioral research


C

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