An attractive African American woman is conducting random interviews on campus to gather data on students' opinions on the reverse discrimination suit filed by white students at the University of Michigan School of Law. Four out of five of the white respondents and virtually all of the African American respondents favor the court's ruling and supports "bonus points" being given to applicants of color. Based on this information, what is probably affecting the data collection process?

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The data collection process is likely affected by interviewer bias, as the race and attractiveness of the interviewer may influence the responses of the participants. The fact that a majority of white respondents disagree with the court's ruling suggests that their responses may have been negatively influenced by their perception of the interviewer. Additionally, the fact that virtually all African American respondents favor the ruling suggests that they may have felt more comfortable expressing their opinions to someone who shares their racial background. This underscores the importance of considering potential sources of bias when collecting data, particularly in sensitive or controversial areas.

An Attractive African American Woman Is Conducting Random Interviews on Campus