Sampling and its Importance in Data Collection
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What is the main reason for using sampling instead of studying the entire population?

  • To minimize the use of sampling units
  • To make it possible to study the entire population
  • To reduce costs and field time (correct)
  • To increase the accuracy of data collection

    • What does a sampling frame consist of?

  • Method of selecting sampling units from sampling frame
  • List of all the sampling units from which sample is drawn (correct)
  • Numerical characteristic of a population
  • Portion of a population

    • What is the characteristic of a population called?

  • Sampling unit
  • Parameter (correct)
  • Sample frame
  • Statistic

    • What is the target population in the context of sampling?

    <p>The population to be studied or to which the investigator wants to generalize his results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we assume that our samples are representative of the population we are studying?

    <p>To make conclusions about the population based on sample results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for using sampling instead of studying the entire population?

    <p>To reduce costs and field time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the numerical characteristic of a population?

    <p>Parameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a sampling frame consist of?

    <p>List of population elements from which units are sampled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

    <p>Probability sampling allows for generalization, while non-probability sampling does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target population in the context of sampling?

    <p>The population to be studied or generalized to</p> Signup and view all the answers

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