Question 1

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population, it is necessary to use a nonprobability sampling method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A large sample is generally more representative than a small sample.

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

A downside of proportionate stratified sampling is that it can be impossible to compare or generalize about some smaller subgroups in a population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the basic distinction between probability sampling and nonprobability and explain why most psychology research uses nonprobability methods.

Accepted Answer

Probability sampling requires that you k

Question 6

Since convenience sampling offers no guarantee of a representative and unbiased sample, it should not be used in behavioral research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between accessible populations and target populations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The target population is contained within the accessible population. 
B)  The target population is also sometimes known simply as the population. 
C)  The accessible population is larger than the target population. 
D)  Everyone in the accessible population will participate in the research. 
A)  The target population is contained within the accessible population. 
B)  The target population is also sometimes known simply as the population. 
C)  The accessible population is larger than the target population. 
D)  Everyone in the accessible population will participate in the research.

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population, it is necessary to use a nonprobability sampling method.

A large sample is generally more representative than a small sample.

Simple random sampling is least likely to ____.

A downside of proportionate stratified sampling is that it can be impossible to compare or generalize about some smaller subgroups in a population.

Describe the basic distinction between probability sampling and nonprobability and explain why most psychology research uses nonprobability methods.

Since convenience sampling offers no guarantee of a representative and unbiased sample, it should not be used in behavioral research.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between accessible populations and target populations?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

Filters

Exam 5: Selecting Research Participants

When a researcher does not know the exact number of individuals in the population, it is necessary to use a nonprobability sampling method.

A large sample is generally more representative than a small sample.

Simple random sampling is least likely to ____.

A downside of proportionate stratified sampling is that it can be impossible to compare or generalize about some smaller subgroups in a population.

Describe the basic distinction between probability sampling and nonprobability and explain why most psychology research uses nonprobability methods.

Since convenience sampling offers no guarantee of a representative and unbiased sample, it should not be used in behavioral research.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between accessible populations and target populations?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

Filters