Question

IS MY ANSWER CORRECT? I CHOSE A

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

They went to the game because they like baseball. This is especially true if it cost (a lot of) money to go. Otherwise, why would they go? Sure there are some people who were dragged to the game by others. But for the most part, baseball fans went to the ball game.

Answer 2

yes it is true

Answer 3

Oh, ok

Answer 4

So are you sure there wasn't any bias?

Answer 5

So, there is bias

Answer 6

yes there is bias

Answer 7

Oh, ok!

Answer 8

no there isnt a a bias

Answer 9

That means I eliminate A & B

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

I dun really think that it's C. It doesn't make sense. So, does that mean it's D?

Answer 12

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

there's nothing that guarantees a summer sports fan would hate winter sports. They could only like summer sports like football and baseball; however, they could also love hockey or something. The fact that they are at the game doesn't lead to them only liking summer sports

So yeah, I agree. C isn't true

Answer 13

it is d

Answer 14

I already surfed on the internet and it is c

Answer 15

I mean it is d

Answer 16

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

because they went to the game, they are most likely baseball fans. They may like other sports, but the fact that they spent money to go to the game and the fact that they are present at the stadium would highly make them pick baseball as the #1 sport. Maybe they like football better or equally as well, but I think them being present at the stadium makes them think of baseball first since it's fresh in their mind.

Of course, this isn't 100% guaranteed but it's highly likely the sample is biased because of the reasoning above

Answer 17

Oh ok

Answer 18

So, D is my answer! Thx guys! :)

Answer 19

your welcome

Answer 20

no problem