Question

A hypothetical population includes 1 million men and 1 million women. Suppose that a sample of this population of 100 included 20 men and 80 women. Identify the misuse of statistical data.

A) Sample bias
B) Loaded questions
C) Data manipulation
D) Overgeneralization

Answer 1

A) Sample bias

Explanation:

If a sample of 100 participants includes 20 men and 80 women, then the sample is biased. Women account for;

(80/100)*100 = 80% of the total participants while men only for 20%.

The sample does not represent the entire population in fair proportions hence the sample is biased