Sampling Methods Summative

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What is a Voluntary Sample?

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A sampling method where individuals choose to participate in a survey or study, often leading to bias as only those with strong opinions may respond.

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CCSS.7.SP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.IC.A.1

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Define Stratified Random Sample.

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A sampling method where the population is divided into subgroups (strata) and random samples are taken from each stratum to ensure representation.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is Response Bias?

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A type of bias that occurs when respondents provide inaccurate answers due to the wording of questions or other influences.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Explain Systematic Sample.

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A sampling method where every nth individual is selected from a list or sequence, starting from a random point.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is a Simple Random Sample (SRS)?

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A sampling method where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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Define Cluster Sample.

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A sampling method where the population is divided into clusters, and entire clusters are randomly selected for the study.

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What is Nonresponse Bias?

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A bias that occurs when individuals selected for the sample do not respond, potentially skewing the results.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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Explain Undercoverage Bias.

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A bias that occurs when some members of the population are inadequately represented in the sample.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3

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What is Wording Bias?

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A bias that occurs when the phrasing of survey questions influences the responses given by participants.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Describe the importance of random sampling.

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Random sampling helps ensure that the sample is representative of the population, reducing bias and increasing the validity of results.

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CCSS.HSS.IC.B.3