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Bad sampling A large high school wants to gather student opinion about parking for students on campus. It isnt practical to contact all students. (a) Give an example of a way to choose a voluntary response sample of students. Explain how this method could lead to bias. (b) Give an example of a way to choose a convenience sample of students. Explain how this method could lead to bias.

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Bad sampling A large high school wants to gather student opinion about parking for students on campus. It isnt practical to contact all students. (a) Give an example of a way to choose a voluntary response sample of students. Explain how this method could lead to bias. (b) Give an example of a way to choose a convenience sample of students. Explain how this method could lead to bias.

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