13 Questions
What is the purpose of a sampling frame?
To list the members of the population for generalization
Which term is used to represent the entire group in research?
Population
What does sample unit denote in the context of research?
The individuals in the population
According to Babbie (2016), what factor should a researcher consider when selecting respondents for a study?
Representativeness of the sample
What does sample size refer to in research?
Determining the appropriate sample size
What is the main purpose of sampling in research?
To acquire representatives of a certain population
What is the acceptable degree of representativeness of samples according to the text?
0.05 level
Which sampling method relies on pure chance for the selection of respondents?
Simple-random Sampling
What is the purpose of stratified sampling?
To subdivide the sample into sub-groups during data analysis
What is the major advantage of cluster sampling?
Allows for effective study across sub-groups
Why is bias considered one of the leading factors that can cause sampling errors?
It affects the representativeness of samples
What does non-probability sampling use for selecting samples?
Pre-selected samples
In which type of sampling technique are sample members chosen according to a random starting point and a fixed, periodic interval?
Systematic Sampling
Learn about the methods of acquiring representatives of a population to determine parameters of the whole group. Understand terms like population, sample, and sampling frame in research.
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