Types of Bias

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you think bike helmets should be mandatory for all bike riders?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you prefer the natural beauty of hardwood floors over outdated laminate?"

• biased

• fair

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you exercise regularly?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you eat at least the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables?"

• biased

• fair

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.6

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you read the newspaper to be informed about world events?"

• biased

• fair

Is this question biased or fair?

"Do you feel that TV news is just sensational and designed for skewed ratings?"

• biased

• fair

What type of bias appears present in this situation?

The school resource officer asks you about any crime problems in your neighborhood.

• social desirability

• leading question

• non-response

• undercoverage

What type of bias appears present in this situation?

To understand how Virginians feel about the upcoming election, you survey 89 Shenandoah County residents.

• social desirability

• leading question

• non-response

• undercoverage

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

What type of bias appears present in this situation?

To understand how Virginians feel about the upcoming election, you and a team of campaign staffers spend a week calling over 1000 registered voters. About one third of the calls result in no one answering the call.

• social desirability

• leading question

• non-response

• undercoverage

What type of bias appears present in this situation?

A survey asks, "Should concerned parents use car seats for their children?"

• social desirability

• leading question

• non-response

• undercoverage