10 Questions
Which type of sampling method ensures that the sample is representative of the population?
Stratified random sampling
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a population?
A subset of the population of interest
Which type of sampling method is best used when the population is difficult to identify or access?
Convenience sampling
Which of the following is a characteristic of a valid survey?
Both b and c
Which of the following is a potential issue with a high nonreturn rate in a survey?
Compromises the results due to volunteer bias
What is the primary purpose of stratified random sampling?
To ensure the sample is representative of the population
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable survey?
Generates similar responses across different survey-givers
Which type of sampling method is best used when the population is homogeneous?
Simple random sampling
Which of the following is a characteristic of a sample?
A subset of the population of interest
Which type of sampling method is best used when the population is difficult to access or identify?
Snowball sampling
Learn about cluster sampling, a research method where entire clusters or naturally occurring groups in the population are sampled. This method involves randomly selecting from existing clusters, such as zip codes, and surveying everyone within that cluster.
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