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12 June, 23:28

A hypothetical population includes 1 million men and 1 million women. Suppose that a sample of this population of 100 included 20 men and 80 women. Identify the misuse of statistical data.

A) Sample bias

B) Loaded questions

C) Data manipulation

D) Overgeneralization

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  1. 13 June, 00:16
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    A) Sample bias

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If a sample of 100 participants includes 20 men and 80 women, then the sample is biased. Women account for;

    (80/100) * 100 = 80% of the total participants while men only for 20%.

    The sample does not represent the entire population in fair proportions hence the sample is biased
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