Because of the possible legal consequences, many people in a sample of the U.S. population chose not to participate in a survey regarding illegal drug use. What type of problem has occurred?
A)measurement error
B)selection bias
C)nonresponse bias

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Nonresponse bias occurs when individuals chosen for a survey do not participate, and their non-participation can lead to results that are not representative of the entire population. In this case, people avoiding the survey due to concerns about legal consequences of admitting illegal drug use can cause the survey results to inaccurately reflect the true levels of drug use in the population.

Because of the Possible Legal Consequences, Many People in a Sample