Respondents
Definition
Respondents are individuals who participate in surveys or questionnaires by providing answers to specific questions.
Analogy
Think of respondents as actors on stage. They play an active role by responding to survey questions, just like actors respond to cues during a performance.
Related terms
Sampling Bias: Sampling bias occurs when certain groups within a population are more likely to be chosen as respondents than others.
Questionnaire Design: Questionnaire design involves creating effective survey questions that elicit accurate responses from respondents.
Nonresponse Bias: Nonresponse bias happens when individuals who choose not to respond differ systematically from those who do respond, leading to biased results.
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