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Why is sampling necessary in research studies?
Why is sampling necessary in research studies?
- To make the research process more expensive.
- To introduce sampling errors intentionally.
- To ensure all variables studied have high variance.
- To obtain data from the entire population under study. (correct)
What is the main advantage of using sampling in research?
What is the main advantage of using sampling in research?
- More errors introduced in the study.
- Greater expense in data collection.
- Higher representativeness of the sample. (correct)
- Slower data gathering process.
What is a census in the context of research studies?
What is a census in the context of research studies?
- A count of a select group of respondents.
- An accounting of the complete population under study. (correct)
- A quick estimation based on a small sample size.
- An analysis of secondary data sources.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using sampling in research?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for using sampling in research?
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What does 'population' or 'universe' refer to in the context of research?
What does 'population' or 'universe' refer to in the context of research?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sampling error'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'sampling error'?
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'Census' differs from 'sampling' mainly in that it ________________.
'Census' differs from 'sampling' mainly in that it ________________.
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'Sampling pros' include ________________.
'Sampling pros' include ________________.
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'Sampling error' is undesirable because it ____________________.
'Sampling error' is undesirable because it ____________________.
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'Why do researchers prefer sampling over conducting a full census?'
'Why do researchers prefer sampling over conducting a full census?'
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