Question

Identify the sampling techniques​ used, and discuss potential sources of bias​ (if any). Explain.

Every sixteenth person entering a restaurant is asked to choose his or her favorite meal from a list of five different meals that includes a description of each.

Answer 1

The sampling technique used is the systematic sampling.

Explanation:

Systematic sampling as the name implies is the application of a system so select samples, like having a people in a line, and a system is used to select the sample, like counting one to three and picking every third person in the line. This kind of sampling is bias because everyone is not giving equal opportunity of selection.