Explain how the given method could lead to bias

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Question: Bad sampling A large high school wants to gather student opinion about parking for students on campus. It isn't 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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