Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Printer.pdf Practise 1. Classify the bias in each of the following scenarios. 9) Members ofa golf and country club are polled regarding the construction of a highway interchange on part of their golf course. b) A group of city councillors are asked whether they have ever taken part in an illegal protest. A random poll asks die following question: \"The proposed casino will produce a number of jobs and economic activity in and around your city, and it will also generate revenue for the provincial government. Are you in favour of this forward-thinking initiative?\" d) A survey uses a cluster sample of Toronto residents to determine public opinion on whether the provincial government should increase funding for the public transit. Apply, Solve, Communicate 2. For each scenario in question 1, suggest how the survey process could he changed to eliminate bias. 3. Communication Reward each of the Following questions to eliminate the measurement bias. a) In light of the current government's weak policies, do you think that it is time for a refreshing change at the next federal election? b) Do you plan to support the current government at the next federal election, in order that they can continue to implement their effective policies? c) Is rst-year calculus as brutal as they say? u) Which of the following is your favourite male movie star? i) Al Pacino ii) Keanu Reeves lil) Robert DeNiro Iv) Jack Nicholson v) Antonio Banderas vi) Other: Do you think that ghting should be eliminated from professional hockey so that skilled players can restore the high standards of the game? 4. Communicuon a) Write your own example of a leading question and a loaded question. I!) Write an unbiased version for each of these two questions. 2.4 Bias in Surveys 0 MHR l23