Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321757270
ISBN 13: 978-0-32175-727-2

Chapter 1 - Section 1.5 - Assess Your Understanding - Applying the Concepts - Page 43: 21

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The company is using the tactic of reward (payment of $5 cash) to increase response. This can create a nonresponse bias, since wealthy people may not be as likely to take the survey as poor people. Moreover, the phrase "your participation will make a difference" is used to make potential respondents feel important.

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