Selection bias occurs when ___________________.
A)The population has been divided into strata
B)Portions of the population are excluded from the consideration for the sample
C)Cluster sampling is used instead of stratified random sampling
D)Those responding to a survey or poll differ systematically from the non-respondents

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Portions of the population are excluded from the consideration for the sample is the correct answer. Selection bias occurs when some members of the population are more likely to be included in the sample than others, leading to a biased sample that does not accurately represent the population.

Selection Bias Occurs When ___________________