In the context of mail surveys, ________ is a serious problem that occurs when a large proportion of participants fail to complete and return a questionnaire.
A. self-selection bias
B. nonresponse bias
C. response bias
D. participation bias
Answer: B
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a. a total of 21 people participated in the study. b. a total of 22 people participated in the study. c. a total of 40 people participated in the study. d. there is no way to determine how many people participated in the study.
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a) Social psychology b) Behavioral psychology c) Developmental psychology d) Sociobiology
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