What is a biased sample?
A) sample, for which observations in the study cannot be generalized to the population
B) a small set of cases a researcher selects from the population
C) sample, based on dividing the population in subpopulations

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A biased sample is a sample that is not representative of the entire population and therefore cannot be generalized to the larger population. This can occur if the sample is not selected randomly or if certain groups within the population are over or underrepresented in the sample.

What Is a Biased Sample