In a study of sexuality, 500 possible participants were considered for a sample.These people were contacted and asked to participate in the study.Half of them agreed to participate.However, a majority of the participants were male.Which of the following problems is this study most likely to have due to high male participation?

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Volunteer bias occurs when the individuals who choose to participate in a study differ in significant ways from those who do not, potentially skewing the results. In this case, the high male participation could lead to volunteer bias.

In a Study of Sexuality, 500 Possible Participants Were Considered