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The survey has bias. (a) Determine the type of bias. (b) Suggest a remedy: What type of bias is present, and what remedy is suggested for the survey?

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what survey do we look at??
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Final answer:

The survey has a sampling bias. The remedy is to use random sampling and avoid internet surveys. Response bias and question wording effects should also be taken into account.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of bias present in the survey is sampling bias. This bias occurs when the sample collected is not representative of the entire population. To remedy this, the survey should use a random sampling method, where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Additionally, there are three things wrong with the way the survey was conducted:

  1. The survey was conducted through internet surveys which are inherently biased as people choose to respond or not.
  2. There is a possibility of response bias, where respondents inaccurately report their true opinions.
  3. The survey may be affected by question wording effects, where even slight changes in wording can alter people's responses.

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