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Voluntary Response Bias
In survey sampling, voluntary response
bias occurs when sample members are self-selected volunteers,
as in
voluntary samples
.
An example would be call-in radio shows that solicit
audience participation in surveys on controversial topics
(abortion, affirmative action, gun control, etc.). The
resulting sample tends to overrepresent individuals who
have strong opinions.
