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maychende

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A psychology student conducts a study to measure the amount of motivation students have for their math courses. She hands out a survey in every math class at her school on the day before spring break. What is the problem with her sampling process?

Question 2

In a survey, both the wording and the__________ of the questions can influence answers.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

STUDENTS WHO ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE IN MATH CLASS THE DAY BEFORE SPRING BREAK WILL BE MORE MOTIVATED THAN THOSE WHO ARE GONE THAT DAY. THIS WILL BIAS THE RESULTS.

Answer to Question 2

ORDERING; OR TIMING


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maychende

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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