Polling Bias

Description: Polling Bias Quiz
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Which of the following is a type of polling bias that occurs when the sample is not representative of the population?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Selection bias


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sampling bias occurs when the sample is not representative of the population, leading to biased results.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when people are reluctant to participate in a survey?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Selection bias


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-response bias occurs when people are reluctant to participate in a survey, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is an example of response bias?

  1. People are more likely to answer questions that they feel knowledgeable about.

  2. People are more likely to give socially desirable answers.

  3. People are more likely to answer questions that are easy to understand.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Response bias occurs when people's answers are influenced by factors other than their true opinions, such as their desire to appear knowledgeable or socially desirable.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when the wording of a question influences the respondent's answer?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Question bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Question bias occurs when the wording of a question influences the respondent's answer, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce sampling bias?

  1. Random sampling

  2. Stratified sampling

  3. Cluster sampling

  4. Convenience sampling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Random sampling is a technique that can be used to reduce sampling bias by ensuring that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when people are more likely to participate in a survey if they have strong opinions on the topic?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Selection bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Selection bias occurs when people are more likely to participate in a survey if they have strong opinions on the topic, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce non-response bias?

  1. Call-backs

  2. Incentives

  3. Follow-up surveys

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above techniques can be used to reduce non-response bias by increasing the likelihood that people will participate in a survey.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when people are more likely to answer questions that are easy to understand?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Question bias


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Response bias occurs when people's answers are influenced by factors other than their true opinions, such as their desire to appear knowledgeable or socially desirable.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce response bias?

  1. Randomized response

  2. Social desirability scale

  3. Open-ended questions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above techniques can be used to reduce response bias by making it less likely that people will be influenced by factors other than their true opinions.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when the sample is too small to accurately represent the population?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Sample size bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sample size bias occurs when the sample is too small to accurately represent the population, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce sample size bias?

  1. Increasing the sample size

  2. Stratifying the sample

  3. Clustering the sample

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increasing the sample size is the most effective way to reduce sample size bias.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when the sample is not representative of the population due to the way the data was collected?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Collection bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Collection bias occurs when the sample is not representative of the population due to the way the data was collected, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce collection bias?

  1. Using a random sampling method

  2. Training interviewers to be unbiased

  3. Using a structured questionnaire

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above techniques can be used to reduce collection bias by making it less likely that the data will be biased.

What is the term for the bias that occurs when the results of a poll are influenced by the way the questions are asked?

  1. Sampling bias

  2. Non-response bias

  3. Response bias

  4. Question bias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Question bias occurs when the results of a poll are influenced by the way the questions are asked, leading to biased results.

Which of the following is a technique that can be used to reduce question bias?

  1. Using unbiased language

  2. Avoiding leading questions

  3. Using open-ended questions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above techniques can be used to reduce question bias by making it less likely that the results of a poll will be influenced by the way the questions are asked.

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