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What is a necessary condition for probability sampling?
What is a necessary condition for probability sampling?
- The population is divided into subpopulations
- Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected (correct)
- Participants are selected based on their availability
- A sampling frame is not required
Which of the following survey methods is most susceptible to response bias?
Which of the following survey methods is most susceptible to response bias?
- Internet surveys
- Telephone interviews
- Mail surveys (correct)
- Personal interviews
What is the primary advantage of stratified random sampling?
What is the primary advantage of stratified random sampling?
- It reduces the likelihood of response bias
- It increases the likelihood that the sample will represent the population (correct)
- It is a type of nonprobability sampling
- It is a faster method of data collection
What is the purpose of a sampling frame in probability sampling?
What is the purpose of a sampling frame in probability sampling?
What is the primary difference between probability and nonprobability sampling?
What is the primary difference between probability and nonprobability sampling?
Which of the following is an example of a nonprobability sampling method?
Which of the following is an example of a nonprobability sampling method?
What is the primary goal of selecting a sample in research?
What is the primary goal of selecting a sample in research?
What is the primary limitation of Sample A and Sample B?
What is the primary limitation of Sample A and Sample B?
What type of bias occurs when a researcher places sign-up sheets for a study in a Psychology Department?
What type of bias occurs when a researcher places sign-up sheets for a study in a Psychology Department?
What is the term for the list of all members of a population?
What is the term for the list of all members of a population?
Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups based on characteristics and then selecting a random sample from each subgroup?
Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups based on characteristics and then selecting a random sample from each subgroup?
What is the term for the problem of survey respondents providing inaccurate or untruthful answers?
What is the term for the problem of survey respondents providing inaccurate or untruthful answers?
What is the primary reason for under-representation of individuals from diverse cultures in research?
What is the primary reason for under-representation of individuals from diverse cultures in research?
What is the term for the individuals who are selected for the initial sample but do not complete and return the survey?
What is the term for the individuals who are selected for the initial sample but do not complete and return the survey?
What is the term for the process of selecting a sample that is representative of the population?
What is the term for the process of selecting a sample that is representative of the population?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sample that is representative of the population?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sample that is representative of the population?
What is the primary consequence of response bias in survey data collection?
What is the primary consequence of response bias in survey data collection?
What is the term for the list of all individuals in the population from which a sample is drawn?
What is the term for the list of all individuals in the population from which a sample is drawn?
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