Determine whether the source given below has the potential to create a bias in a statistical study.


Washington University obtained word counts from the most popular novels of the past five years.

Verified Answer :

Washington
University obtained word counts from the most popular novels of the past five
years.

Yes this can potentially create a bias in a statistical
study because the word popular may be subjective. It should properly defined in
order for the study to be not biased.

Answer: There does not appear to be a potential to create a bus. The organization would not gain from putting a spin on the results

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