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Social desirability bias

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A type of response bias where respondents answer questions in a way they believe is socially acceptable or favorable, rather than truthfully.

AP course connection

Topic 3.4: 3.4 Potential Problems with Sampling

Unit 3