Questions: Question 8 2 pts A researcher wishes to survey the residents of a city about their satisfaction with the local police force. They take a representative sample of the city residents and send out a survey to each one. All participants complete the survey. One of the questions within the survey reads "I am satisfied with the police force's fantastic efforts to protect myself and my fellow citizens" and survey respondents are asked to comment on their level of agreement with the statement. What type of bias is present in this sample? Undercoverage bias Nonresponse bias Response bias No biases are present Overcoverage bias

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The survey question reads: "I am satisfied with the police force's fantastic efforts to protect myself and my fellow citizens." This question contains positive and leading language, such as "fantastic efforts," which may influence respondents to agree with the statement regardless of their true feelings.

The leading nature of the question suggests that it may encourage respondents to provide answers that align with the positive framing, rather than their genuine opinions. This is an example of response bias, where the wording of the question influences the responses.

• Undercoverage bias: Not applicable, as the sample is described as representative.
• Nonresponse bias: Not applicable, as all participants completed the survey.
• Overcoverage bias: Not applicable, as there is no indication of including individuals outside the target population.
• No biases are present: Incorrect, as the question wording introduces response bias.

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