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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the numerical characteristic of a population?

<p>Parameter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sampling frame consist of?

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

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