Because of the possible legal consequences, many people in a sample of the U.S. population chose not to participate in a survey regarding illegal drug use. What type of problem has occurred?
A) nonresponse bias
B) selection bias
C) measurement error

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Nonresponse bias occurs when individuals selected for the survey do not participate, leading to a sample that may not be representative of the population. In this case, the fear of legal consequences led to non-participation, causing nonresponse bias.

Because of the Possible Legal Consequences, Many People in a Sample