You ask your friends who they plan to vote for in the next congressional election. Based on their responses, you conclude that the candidate you favor cannot lose! This is most likely an example of ...
A) voluntary response bias
B) sampling bias
C) randomized sampling
D) self-interest bias

Question

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This is an example of sampling bias because the sample of friends you asked may not be representative of the entire population of voters. Your friends may have similar beliefs and values to you, therefore their responses may not accurately reflect the views of the broader population.

You Ask Your Friends Who They Plan to Vote for in the Next