Question

Which best describes bias, if any, from the sample surveyed?

survey: favorite sports
sample: randomly selected fans at a baseball game

A.
Since the sample is randomly selected, there is unlikely to be any bias.

B.
Since baseball fans are also likely to be fans of other sports, there is unlikely to be any bias.

C.
Since baseball is played in the summer, there is likely to be bias against sports played in the winter.

D.
Since the sample is taken at a baseball game, it is likely to be biased in favor of baseball.

Answer 1

If the seats are filled with people watching baseball, what is likely their favorite sport?

Answer 2

baseball

Answer 3

exactly. so that would be a bias toward baseball. Which answer choice suggests this?

Answer 4

B

Answer 5

is it right @BTaylor

Answer 6

I'd choose D. Because you aren't going to get a lot of diehard football fans at a baseball game.

Answer 7

k thanks

Answer 8

you're welcome!