Sampling Methods and Bias: Apply It 2

A Portrait of Diversity: Exploring Student Demographics

A group of young people smiling for a picture
Figure 1. Real-world questions—like those about student diversity—require thoughtful sampling to ensure accurate, meaningful results.

Random samples will eliminate bias, even bias that may be hidden or unknown. However, we need to be aware of the potential sources of bias that will prevent us from appropriately generalizing sample results to the population.