To ease congestion in a downtown area, city planners are considering a plan to widen a major thoroughfare from two driving lanes to three driving lanes. This plan would require closing a section of downtown streets as the work begins. In order to assess public support for the plan, city planners provided a phone number to residents that could be used to register opinion for or against the plan. In total, 267 calls were received, with only 24% supporting it. Which statement describes the most likely type of bias in this setting?
Answer
A
This is nonresponse bias because many residents may choose to not participate.
B
This is question wording bias because the phrasing of the plan may have confused some residents.
C
This is voluntary response bias because residents could choose to call and register their opinion.
D
This is response bias because residents may not be honest with their feelings about the plan.