Sampling Methods Flashcard

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What is the term for a subset of a population used in research?

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Sample

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Which of the following refers to a descriptive measure of a population? Statistic, Sample, Parameter, Variable

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Parameter

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What type of sampling ensures that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected?

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Simple Random Sampling

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In which sampling method is the population divided into subgroups, and random samples are drawn from each?

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Stratified Sampling

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What is the main advantage of probability sampling over non-probability sampling?

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It allows valid statistical inferences

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What type of sampling selects every kth individual from a list after a random starting point?

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Systematic Sampling

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Which of the following is an example of non-probability sampling? Simple Random Sampling, Stratified Sampling, Convenience Sampling, Systematic Sampling

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Convenience Sampling

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What type of sampling involves selecting entire groups rather than individuals?

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Cluster Sampling

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Which term refers to a descriptive measure of a sample?

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Statistic

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What is the process of selecting a sample from a larger population?

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Sampling