Sampling and Central Limit Theorem
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What is the purpose of sampling from a population?

  • To ensure accurate representation of the entire population
  • To save time and cost in data collection (correct)
  • To avoid the destructive nature of some tests
  • To eliminate sampling error
  • What is a systematic sample?

  • A random starting point is selected, and then every kth item thereafter is selected for the sample (correct)
  • A sample where individuals are chosen based on personal judgment
  • All members of the population have the same chance of being selected for the sample
  • The population is divided into several groups, called strata, and then a random sample is selected from each stratum
  • What characterizes a simple random sample?

  • A random starting point is selected, and then every kth item thereafter is selected for the sample
  • The population is divided into several groups, called strata, and then a random sample is selected from each stratum
  • All members of the population have the same chance of being selected for the sample (correct)
  • A sample where individuals are chosen based on personal judgment
  • What does the central limit theorem apply to?

    <p>The sampling distribution of the sample mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would contacting the whole population be time consuming?

    <p>Because of physical impossibility to check all items in the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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