Question 1

Which sampling technique is most likely to result in a biased sample?

Accepted Answer

A) ​simple random sampling 
B) ​convenience sampling 
C) proportionate stratified random sampling 
D) ​systematic sampling 
A) ​simple random sampling 
B) ​convenience sampling 
C) proportionate stratified random sampling 
D) ​systematic sampling

Question 2

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population but still wants to control the composition of a sample,the best technique is to use quota sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Simple random sampling is least likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​ensure that each individual has an equal chance of selection 
B) ​remove all bias and discrimination from the selection process 
C) guarantee that every individual in the population has a chance of being selected 
D) ​guarantee that the sample will be representative and unbiased 
A) ​ensure that each individual has an equal chance of selection 
B) ​remove all bias and discrimination from the selection process 
C) guarantee that every individual in the population has a chance of being selected 
D) ​guarantee that the sample will be representative and unbiased

Question 4

Dr.Garza conducts an experiment on memory using participants above the age of 65.Because she cannot include all people above the age of 65,she will selects what is known as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​sample 
B) ​census 
C) population 
D) ​subgroup 
A) ​sample 
B) ​census 
C) population 
D) ​subgroup

Question 5

To select a sample of five children from a class of 30,a researcher puts each child's name on a slip of paper,then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names.What kind of sampling is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) ​quota 
B) ​non-quota 
C) probability 
D) ​nonprobability 
A) ​quota 
B) ​non-quota 
C) probability 
D) ​nonprobability

Question 6

A major goal of research is to ____ from a small group of participants included in a study to the larger group from which they came.

Accepted Answer

A) ​deduce 
B) ​generalize 
C) specialize 
D) ​reason 
A) ​deduce 
B) ​generalize 
C) specialize 
D) ​reason

Question 7

Stratified and proportionate stratified sampling both involve selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups in the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which sampling technique is most likely to result in a biased sample?

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population but still wants to control the composition of a sample,the best technique is to use quota sampling.

Simple random sampling is least likely to ____.

Dr.Garza conducts an experiment on memory using participants above the age of 65.Because she cannot include all people above the age of 65,she will selects what is known as a ____.

To select a sample of five children from a class of 30,a researcher puts each child's name on a slip of paper,then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names.What kind of sampling is being used?

A major goal of research is to ____ from a small group of participants included in a study to the larger group from which they came.

Stratified and proportionate stratified sampling both involve selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups in the population.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

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Exam 5: Selecting Research Participants.

Which sampling technique is most likely to result in a biased sample?

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population but still wants to control the composition of a sample,the best technique is to use quota sampling.

Simple random sampling is least likely to ____.

Dr.Garza conducts an experiment on memory using participants above the age of 65.Because she cannot include all people above the age of 65,she will selects what is known as a ____.

To select a sample of five children from a class of 30,a researcher puts each child's name on a slip of paper,then shuffles the papers in a hat and randomly picks five names.What kind of sampling is being used?

A major goal of research is to ____ from a small group of participants included in a study to the larger group from which they came.

Stratified and proportionate stratified sampling both involve selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups in the population.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

The Descriptive Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

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