1 Lec Q - Sampling Methods and Objectives Quiz
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Which type of error arises from inaccuracies in the collection, recording, and processing of data?

  • Sampling error
  • Systematic error (correct)
  • Non-probability error
  • Random error

Which type of sampling method involves selecting participants based on ease of access?

  • Simple random sampling
  • Stratified sampling
  • Cluster sampling
  • Convenience sampling (correct)

Which type of sampling method allows for the generalization of results to the population?

  • Probability sampling (correct)
  • Stratified sampling
  • Purposive sampling
  • Snowball sampling

What is the difference between precision and accuracy?

<p>Precision is a measure of the variability of the sample estimate, while accuracy is a measure of how close the sample estimate is to the true value. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is the difference between the result of a sample and the true value of the population?

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

What type of sampling method involves selecting participants based on referrals from existing participants?

<p>Snowball sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling method involves selecting participants based on judgment or expertise?

<p>Purposive sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of samples are cheaper but unable to generalize the results to the population?

<p>Non-probability samples (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling method involves dividing the population into subgroups and selecting participants from each subgroup?

<p>Stratified sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling method involves selecting participants at regular intervals from an ordered list of the population?

<p>Systematic sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of sampling unit?

<p>The unit from which the sample will be selected (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sampling?

<p>B &amp; C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target population?

<p>The population to which the investigator wishes to generalize (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of response rate?

<p>The percentage of people in the sample who actually participate in the study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sampling frame?

<p>The list of all sampling units in the target population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of inquiry unit?

<p>The unit from which or about which data will be collected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of sampling?

<p>To select representatives of the entire population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sample?

<p>A subset of the population selected in such a way that it is representative of the target population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sampling?

<p>Procedure by which some members of a given population are selected as representatives of the entire population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method is considered the most reliable of all sampling methods?

<p>Simple Random Sample (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using a Simple Random Sample in populations with a high degree of heterogeneity?

<p>The sample results will have a low degree of precision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves selecting every nth element after randomly selecting the first element?

<p>Systematic Random Sample (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using a Systematic Random Sample over a Simple Random Sample?

<p>A &amp; C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves Sample that has members from each segment of the population?

<p>Stratified Random Sample (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using a Stratified Random Sample?

<p>Difficulty in constructing the frame when stratum sizes are large (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves selecting participants at regular intervals from an ordered list of the population?

<p>Systematic Random Sample (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using a Systematic Random Sample if there is periodicity in the sampled population?

<p>The sample results will be biased (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using Judgmental Sampling?

<p>Selection bias may occur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of simple random selection involves preparing a frame, securing an ideal bowl, and selecting cards from the bowl without replacement?

<p>Ideal Bowl Method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a number to each member of the population in simple random sampling?

<p>To create a sampling frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of simple random selection involves using a list of numbers where the digits 0-9 are arranged in a random order to select the sample?

<p>Tables of random numbers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between sampling with replacement and sampling without replacement?

<p>Sampling with replacement allows selected units to be chosen again, while sampling without replacement does not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods of simple random selection involves using a computer to generate random numbers for sample selection?

<p>Computer generated random selection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of simple random selection involves selecting the sample by progressing along one or more adjacent rows of digits in a table of random numbers?

<p>Tables of random numbers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of thoroughly mixing the cards in the ideal bowl in the Ideal Bowl Method of simple random selection?

<p>To ensure random selection of cards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of simple random selection involves selecting the sample by using a random number table?

<p>A &amp; D (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using simple random sampling?

<p>To ensure equal opportunity of selection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Advantage of the simple random sampling?

<p>Selection procedures are simple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using a Simple Random Sample?

<p>Difficulty in construction of frame particularly for large population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of simple random selection involves using an ideal bowl with a smooth inner surface and folded cards with serial numbers?

<p>Ideal Bowl Method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Advantages of using Stratified Random sampling?

<p>A &amp; B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Methods of allocation of sample size?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling method involves dividing the population into groups and selecting a random sample from each group?

<p>Stratified Random Sampling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling method involves dividing the population into subgroups and selecting participants from each subgroup?

<p>Stratified Random Sampling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Cluster sampling?

<p>To reduce travel by interviewing many respondents within the same geographic area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of sampling?

<p>To make inferences about a population based on a subset of the population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of error arises from inaccuracies in the collection, recording, and processing of data?

<p>Non-sampling error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Selecting a sampling method:

<p>Resources available + All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling method allows for the generalization of results to the population?

<p>Probability Samples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of using Stratified Random Sampling?

<p>Difficulty in constructing the frame when stratum sizes are large (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method is used when no sampling frame is available?

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

What is a cluster in the context of Cluster Sampling?

<p>A group of sampling units close to each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Cluster Sampling, what is done if clusters are big and of equal size?

<p>The sample is divided equally over selected clusters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Stratified Random Sampling?

<p>A &amp; B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is under the Multi-stage Random Sample?

<p>the selection of sample in stages and for each stage the construction of the frame for that particular stage is always an easy task (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of using Cluster Sampling?

<p>Lower precision compared to other probability samples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Proportional Allocation?

<p>Allocation over strata proportional to stratum size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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