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SOCW 238 CH 5 SAMPLING

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Sampling is a technique by which _______ is acquired from a population of interest.

Every single person

The sampling frame

  The unit of analysis

The test group

The test population

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following refers to a sampling method in which every individual or element in the population has a known chance of being selected?

Systematic sampling

  Purposive sampling

Non-probability sampling

Probability sampling

Disproportionate sampling

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the purpose of quota sampling? 

To obtain a sample based on one available case and subsequent referrals

To achieve a sample with a similar proportion of some characteristic of interest in the population of interest

To use a combination of techniques to obtain all possible cases characteristic of the population of interest

To achieve a representative sample based proportionate sampling of various geographic locations 

To conduct an exploratory study using a sample based on availability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best benefit of using a representative sample? 

Sampling can end when theoretical saturation is reached.

The researcher can make generalizations about the wider population.

The findings can be easily replicated.

It allows the researcher to use a non–probability sampling method.

  All of these

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best option for reducing sampling error?

Increase the size of the sample used

Use an inter–rater reliability measure

Decrease the size of the sample

Use a probability–based technique

  It is impossible to reduce or avoid

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which of the following circumstances is a researcher most likely to use convenience sampling?

The researcher is seeking a sample that has the same characteristics as the population

  The population of interest is so large it would be impossible to include everyone in a study  

The study is quantitative, and certain characteristics of the population are known

The sample size is known and is calculated for representativeness

The study is exploratory and will serve as the starting point for learning about a group of interest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Probability sampling is possible only in cases where the sampling frame is known.

TRUE

FALSE

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