Sampling Methods Practice

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What is systematic sampling?

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A sampling method where every nth individual is selected from a list or sequence.

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What is stratified sampling?

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

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What is volunteer response sampling?

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A sampling method where individuals choose to participate in a survey or study, often leading to biased results.

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What is convenience sampling?

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A sampling method where individuals are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher.

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What is a population in statistics?

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A large group that includes all individuals or items being studied.

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What is a sample in statistics?

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A subset of the population selected for analysis.

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What is cluster sampling?

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

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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A sample is a subset of a population, while a population includes all individuals or items being studied.

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What is the purpose of using sampling methods?

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To gather data and make inferences about a population without surveying every individual.

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What is biased sampling?

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A sampling method that leads to results that are not representative of the population.