Concept explainers
To identify: The sample as biased or unbiased and describe its type.
Answer to Problem 16CR
This is a biased sample and it is voluntary.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The local radio station asks people to log on to their web site and vote their favourite song is given.
Calculation: The local radio station asks people to log on to their web site and vote their favourite song is given.
Only people who want to participate in the survey will be heard. So it is voluntary.
Participation is only possible through a web site. Even though internet use is very widespread
Therefore this is most definitely a biased sample.
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