A researcher selects a group of subjects for a study but finds that they do not represent the population intended to be studied. This is known as `____`.

Flashcard 15 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Flashcard Set for the CCRN

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selection bias

Explanation:

Selection bias occurs when the research subjects selected for a study do not match the representative population. This can happen when research subjects are specifically selected for a study rather than selected via generation from a list of potential subjects.

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