A property of sampling technique that consistently over estimates or consistently underestimates the parameter
Bias
No randomization in sampling method
Non random sampling
Researchers directly choose participants, convenience over random
Convenience sampling
The study is open; subjects opt themselves into participating
Voluntary response
Sampling frame is improperly aligned w/ population ( people are excluded due to way you collect data)
Uncoverage
Sampling frame
Group used to draw sample
Parts of population who respond are noticeably different from those who can’t be reached
Non response
Subjects response’s don’t accurately reflect their measurements
Response bias