Question 1

Which of the following is an appropriate method for selecting a simple random sample?

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Using a random number generator to select participants

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Choosing volunteers from a class

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Selecting every tenth student on a list

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Surveying only students who arrive early

Question 2

What is stratified sampling?

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A method where the population is divided into subgroups and samples are taken from each subgroup

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A process of surveying every individual in the population

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A method that involves picking individuals randomly from the entire population

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A technique of relying only on volunteers for data collection

Question 3

What is the primary goal of using cluster sampling?

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To reduce costs and time by sampling entire groups instead of individuals

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To ensure every individual has an equal chance of being chosen

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To eliminate any bias in sample selection

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To gather data from a specific characteristic of the population

Question 4

What is the main advantage of using a convenience sample?

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It is quick and easy to collect data

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It guarantees a representative sample

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It requires complex randomization techniques

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It minimizes the risk of bias completely

Question 5

Which of the following best describes cluster sampling?

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Sampling entire groups or clusters at once rather than individuals

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Relying on convenience to select a sample

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Sampling a set number of individuals from the entire population

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Choosing individuals randomly from different strata

Question 6

What is the purpose of using random sampling in research?

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To ensure that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

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To collect data in the most convenient way

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To focus on specific characteristics of a subgroup

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To increase the likelihood of getting volunteers

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of systematic sampling?

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Selecting every 10th student from a list of students

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Interviewing only students who walk by a certain area

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Choosing students randomly from a hat

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Dividing students into groups and selecting all from one group

Question 8

Which method is most likely to provide the most representative sample of a population?

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Simple random sampling

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Judgmental sampling

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Quota sampling

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Convenience sampling

Question 9

What is the purpose of using a sampling method in research?

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To draw conclusions about a population based on a smaller subset

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To create a biased view of the population

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To ensure every individual in the population is studied

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To eliminate the need for data analysis

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