Sampling in Research
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What is the purpose of selecting a sample in research?

  • To ensure the research is biased
  • To draw valid conclusions from the results (correct)
  • To exclude certain individuals from the research
  • To make the research process more complicated
  • What does the term 'population' refer to in research?

  • The entire group of people being studied (correct)
  • The group of individuals who participate in the research
  • The individuals excluded from the research
  • The sample selected for the research
  • What is the primary purpose of explaining the sample selection in the methodology section of a research paper?

  • To confuse the readers with technical details
  • To highlight the limitations of the research
  • To justify the exclusion of certain individuals
  • To demonstrate how the sample is representative of the group (correct)
  • What is the key consideration when selecting a sample for research?

    <p>Representativeness of the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of minimizing research bias in a study?

    <p>To ensure the findings are not distorted by prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selecting a sample in research?

    <p>To draw valid conclusions from the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key consideration when selecting a sample for research?

    <p>Representativeness of the sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of explaining the sample selection in the methodology section of a research paper?

    <p>To provide transparency and replicability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'population' refer to in research?

    <p>The entire group being studied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of minimizing research bias in a study?

    <p>To ensure the results are not skewed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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