A university was interested in student reaction to a proposal to spend more on athletic scholarships and less on academic scholarships. 35 student athletes were surveyed. What type of problem has occurred?
A) selection bias
B) nonresponse bias
C) measurement error

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The problem is selection bias because the survey only included student athletes, who are likely to have a vested interest in the outcome, rather than a representative sample of the entire student body.

A University Was Interested in Student Reaction to a Proposal