Stats

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What is the best data collection technique for understanding behaviors in a natural setting?

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Observation

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What is the term for a sample that does not accurately represent the population?

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Biased

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What research method involves questioning a representative, random sample to ascertain attitudes or behaviors?

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Survey

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What research method uses models to replicate real-world processes for study?

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Simulation

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Which survey method is likely to contain the most bias?

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Surveying 10 people who work in a sporting goods store.

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What is the term for a sample that accurately reflects the population?

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Unbiased

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What is the primary purpose of a survey in research?

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To gather self-reported data from a group.

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What is the difference between observation and experimentation in research?

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Observation involves watching subjects in their natural environment, while experimentation involves manipulating variables to observe effects.

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What is a key characteristic of a random sample?

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Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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What is the role of simulations in research?

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To model complex systems and predict outcomes without real-world experimentation.