Identify bias.
-ASW, a regional shoe chain, has recently launched an online store. Sales via the
Internet have been sluggish compared to their brick and mortar stores, and management
Wants to survey its regular customers about potential concerns regarding the security of
Online transactions. One member of the management team at ASW suggests that their
Survey could be conducted online. Customers logging on to the online store would be
Asked to take a few minutes to complete the survey and would be offered a coupon as
Incentive to participate. Which of the following statements is true?
A) This is a voluntary response sample.
B) This would result in an unbiased random sample.
C) This would result in a biased sample.
D) Both A and B
E) Both A and C

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The survey is a voluntary response sample, which often leads to bias because it only includes those who choose to participate, potentially excluding those with concerns about online transactions.

Identify Bias. -ASW, a Regional Shoe Chain, Has Recently Launched an Online