If someone in a sample refuses to participate in the study, cannot be contacted, or for some other reason doesn't supply the required data, this is known as _______________.
A) Response bias
B) Missing data
C) None of these
D) Non-response

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Non-response occurs when someone in the sample does not provide the required data. Response bias refers to a type of bias that occurs when participants provide inaccurate or misleading information. Missing data refers to data that is absent or incomplete.

If Someone in a Sample Refuses to Participate in the Study