Sampling Methods and Bias

Sampling Methods and Bias

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSS.IC.B.3, 7.SP.A.1, HSS.IC.A.1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sampling method?

Back

A sampling method is a technique used to select individuals or groups from a larger population to participate in a study or survey.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between random sampling and non-random sampling?

Back

Random sampling involves selecting individuals from a population in such a way that each individual has an equal chance of being chosen, while non-random sampling does not give all individuals an equal chance.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cluster sampling?

Back

Cluster sampling is a sampling method where the population is divided into groups (clusters), and entire clusters are randomly selected for the survey.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is stratified sampling?

Back

Stratified sampling is a method where the population is divided into subgroups (strata) based on shared characteristics, and random samples are taken from each stratum.

Tags

CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is bias in sampling?

Back

Bias in sampling refers to systematic errors that lead to an unrepresentative sample, affecting the validity of the study's conclusions.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the population in a study?

Back

The population is the entire group of individuals or instances about whom we hope to learn through our study.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sample?

Back

A sample is a subset of individuals selected from a larger population, used to make inferences about the population.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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