Nonresponse bias occurs when _________________.
A)The population has been divided into strata
B)Portions of the population are excluded from 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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Nonresponse bias occurs when those who respond to a survey or poll have different characteristics than those who do not respond. This can bias the results and make them less representative of the population as a whole.

Nonresponse Bias Occurs When _________________