Question
A convenience sample will usually result in: A. under-coverage. B. response bias. C. interviewer-indu ced bias. D. nonresponse bias.
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Answer
A. under-coverage.
Explanation
A convenience sample is a type of non-probability sampling method where the sample is taken from a group of people that are easy to contact or to reach. This can lead to various biases, but predominantly, it results in certain types of biases more frequently than others. Of the options provided, under-coverage (A), which results from not representing all segments of the population adequately, is the most characteristic type of bias associated with convenience sampling. This leads to a sample that does not cover the population accurately, resulting in potential research inaccuracy.