Question 1

Which of the following sampling methods is recommended when a researcher finds it difficult to obtain a list of the individuals in a large population?

Accepted Answer

A) Cluster sampling 
B) Stratified random sampling 
C) Simple random sampling 
D) Purposive sampling 
A) Cluster sampling 
B) Stratified random sampling 
C) Simple random sampling 
D) Purposive sampling

Question 2

Why did Literary Digest erroneously predict that Landon would defeat Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1936?

Accepted Answer

The Literary Digest's erroneous predicti

Question 3

Why might a researcher decide to use cluster sampling rather than simple random sampling?

Accepted Answer

A) The error of estimation is lower. 
B) The respondents may be located closer together geographically. 
C) It is more representative of the population. 
D) The required sample size is smaller. 
A) The error of estimation is lower. 
B) The respondents may be located closer together geographically. 
C) It is more representative of the population. 
D) The required sample size is smaller.

Question 4

One way to increase power is to

Accepted Answer

A) increase the sample size. 
B) use multistage cluster sampling. 
C) select a proportionate sample. 
D) use an economic sample. 
A) increase the sample size. 
B) use multistage cluster sampling. 
C) select a proportionate sample. 
D) use an economic sample.

Question 5

When researchers use a probability sample, they know

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A) the results are valid. 
B) the sampling error is zero. 
C) the probability that any individual in the population will be in the sample. 
D) the error of estimation is small. 
A) the results are valid. 
B) the sampling error is zero. 
C) the probability that any individual in the population will be in the sample. 
D) the error of estimation is small.

Question 6

Sample is to population as __________ is to

Accepted Answer

A) systematic; unsystematic. 
B) some; all. 
C) whole; part. 
D) probability; nonprobability. 
A) systematic; unsystematic. 
B) some; all. 
C) whole; part. 
D) probability; nonprobability.

Question 7

The ability of a research design to detect any effects that exist in the data is called its

Accepted Answer

A) estimation. 
B) reliability. 
C) power. 
D) generalization. 
A) estimation. 
B) reliability. 
C) power. 
D) generalization.

Question 8

Why do experts believe that sampling would improve the quality of the U. S. Census?

Accepted Answer

Experts believe that sampling could impr

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using probability versus nonprobability samples.

Accepted Answer

Probability sampling and nonprobability

Question 10

If the results of a survey are accurate within 3.5 percentage points, 3.5 is the

Accepted Answer

A) significance level. 
B) power. 
C) probability. 
D) error of estimation. 
A) significance level. 
B) power. 
C) probability. 
D) error of estimation.

Question 11

Which of the following is a nonprobability sample?

Accepted Answer

A) Quota 
B) Simple random 
C) Stratified random 
D) Cluster 
A) Quota 
B) Simple random 
C) Stratified random 
D) Cluster

Question 12

Discuss the pros and cons of using convenience samples in behavioral research.

Accepted Answer

Convenience samples in behavioral resear

Question 13

Nonresponse is a problem in survey research because it

Accepted Answer

A) indicates that participants are not motivated to participate. 
B) increases the margin of error. 
C) makes the sample less representative of the population. 
D) makes the sample less economical. 
A) indicates that participants are not motivated to participate. 
B) increases the margin of error. 
C) makes the sample less representative of the population. 
D) makes the sample less economical.

Question 14

An economic sample

Accepted Answer

A) can be obtained inexpensively. 
B) is small. 
C) gives a good estimation of the population at reasonable cost. 
D) is used by economists to forecast financial trends. 
A) can be obtained inexpensively. 
B) is small. 
C) gives a good estimation of the population at reasonable cost. 
D) is used by economists to forecast financial trends.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a probability sample?

Accepted Answer

A) Stratified random sample 
B) Simple random sample 
C) Cluster sample 
D) Quota sample 
A) Stratified random sample 
B) Simple random sample 
C) Cluster sample 
D) Quota sample

Question 16

When a nonprobability sample is used, the error of estimation

Accepted Answer

A) reflects the likelihood that an individual from the population will be selected. 
B) is underestimated. 
C) is unacceptably large. 
D) cannot be calculated. 
A) reflects the likelihood that an individual from the population will be selected. 
B) is underestimated. 
C) is unacceptably large. 
D) cannot be calculated.

Question 17

Researchers stop every third pedestrian on a busy street and ask about his or her attitude toward gun control. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) purposive sampling. 
B) quota sampling. 
C) simple random sampling. 
D) systematic sampling. 
A) purposive sampling. 
B) quota sampling. 
C) simple random sampling. 
D) systematic sampling.

Question 18

Sampling error

Accepted Answer

A) is lower with small samples than with large. 
B) reflects mistakes in selecting which sample to use in a study. 
C) reflects differences between a population and a sample from that population. 
D) is greater when representative samples are used. 
A) is lower with small samples than with large. 
B) reflects mistakes in selecting which sample to use in a study. 
C) reflects differences between a population and a sample from that population. 
D) is greater when representative samples are used.

Question 19

Explain how you would use a table of random numbers to select a random sample.

Accepted Answer

To use a table of random numbers to sele

Question 20

A researcher numbered all of the people in a population from 1 to n, then chose a sample by using a random numbers table. What kind of sample did he select?

Accepted Answer

A) Stratified random sample 
B) Cluster random sample 
C) Systematic sample 
D) Simple random sample 
A) Stratified random sample 
B) Cluster random sample 
C) Systematic sample 
D) Simple random sample

Which of the following sampling methods is recommended when a researcher finds it difficult to obtain a list of the individuals in a large population?

Why did Literary Digest erroneously predict that Landon would defeat Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1936?

Why might a researcher decide to use cluster sampling rather than simple random sampling?

One way to increase power is to

When researchers use a probability sample, they know

Sample is to population as __________ is to

The ability of a research design to detect any effects that exist in the data is called its

Why do experts believe that sampling would improve the quality of the U. S. Census?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using probability versus nonprobability samples.

If the results of a survey are accurate within 3.5 percentage points, 3.5 is the

Which of the following is a nonprobability sample?

Discuss the pros and cons of using convenience samples in behavioral research.

Nonresponse is a problem in survey research because it

An economic sample

Which of the following is not a probability sample?

When a nonprobability sample is used, the error of estimation

Researchers stop every third pedestrian on a busy street and ask about his or her attitude toward gun control. This is an example of

Sampling error

Explain how you would use a table of random numbers to select a random sample.

A researcher numbered all of the people in a population from 1 to n, then chose a sample by using a random numbers table. What kind of sample did he select?

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Exam 5: Selecting Research Participants

Which of the following sampling methods is recommended when a researcher finds it difficult to obtain a list of the individuals in a large population?

Why did Literary Digest erroneously predict that Landon would defeat Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1936?

Why might a researcher decide to use cluster sampling rather than simple random sampling?

One way to increase power is to

When researchers use a probability sample, they know

Sample is to population as __________ is to

The ability of a research design to detect any effects that exist in the data is called its

Why do experts believe that sampling would improve the quality of the U. S. Census?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using probability versus nonprobability samples.

If the results of a survey are accurate within 3.5 percentage points, 3.5 is the

Which of the following is a nonprobability sample?

Discuss the pros and cons of using convenience samples in behavioral research.

Nonresponse is a problem in survey research because it

An economic sample

Which of the following is not a probability sample?

When a nonprobability sample is used, the error of estimation

Researchers stop every third pedestrian on a busy street and ask about his or her attitude toward gun control. This is an example of

Sampling error

Explain how you would use a table of random numbers to select a random sample.

A researcher numbered all of the people in a population from 1 to n, then chose a sample by using a random numbers table. What kind of sample did he select?

Research in the Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Variability and Research

The Measurement of Behavior

Approaches to Psychological Measurement

Descriptive Research

Correlational Research

Advanced Correlational Strategies

Basic Issues in Experimental Research

Experimental Design

Analyzing Experimental Data: Basic Concepts

Statistical Analysis

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Research

Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research

Scientific Writing

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