Question 1

The technique of quota sampling is most similar to

Accepted Answer

A) simple random sampling. 
B) stratified random sampling. 
C) cluster sampling. 
D) systematic sampling. 
A) simple random sampling. 
B) stratified random sampling. 
C) cluster sampling. 
D) systematic sampling.

Question 2

If you cannot list all the individuals in the population,then you cannot take a simple random sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using a simple random sample eliminates bias from the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The major advantage of a simple random sample is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it ensures that there will be enough participants in each subset of the population to be able to make statistical decisions concerning the subset. 
B) it ensures that no single group is over-represented in the sample. 
C) it ensures that the sample will provide an accurate representation of the population. 
D) it ensures that the selection procedure is unbiased although the outcome may be biased. 
A)  it ensures that there will be enough participants in each subset of the population to be able to make statistical decisions concerning the subset. 
B) it ensures that no single group is over-represented in the sample. 
C) it ensures that the sample will provide an accurate representation of the population. 
D) it ensures that the selection procedure is unbiased although the outcome may be biased.

Question 5

Although proportionate stratified sampling involves selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups of the population,it does not guarantee that each subgroup in the sample will have a large number of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What kind of sampling is used by a researcher who obtains a sample of preschool children by selecting individuals from a local daycare center?

Accepted Answer

A) simple random sampling 
B) cluster sampling 
C) probability sampling 
D) nonprobability sampling 
A) simple random sampling 
B) cluster sampling 
C) probability sampling 
D) nonprobability sampling

The technique of quota sampling is most similar to

If you cannot list all the individuals in the population,then you cannot take a simple random sample.

Using a simple random sample eliminates bias from the selection process.

The major advantage of a simple random sample is that

Although proportionate stratified sampling involves selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups of the population,it does not guarantee that each subgroup in the sample will have a large number of individuals.

What kind of sampling is used by a researcher who obtains a sample of preschool children by selecting individuals from a local daycare center?

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

Research Ideas

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

Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Subject Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

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Exam 5: Selecting Research Participants

The technique of quota sampling is most similar to

If you cannot list all the individuals in the population,then you cannot take a simple random sample.

Using a simple random sample eliminates bias from the selection process.

The major advantage of a simple random sample is that

Although proportionate stratified sampling involves selecting individuals from predetermined subgroups of the population,it does not guarantee that each subgroup in the sample will have a large number of individuals.

What kind of sampling is used by a researcher who obtains a sample of preschool children by selecting individuals from a local daycare center?

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

Research Ideas

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

Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Subject Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing a Research Report

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