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What does the term 'Population or Universe' refer to?

• D. The division of the population into sampling units

• C. The process of selecting a sample from the population

• B. A collection consisting of a part of the population

• A. The group of people, items, or units under investigation

What is the main advantage of sampling over studying the entire population?

• A. Increased speed in data collection

• B. Higher accuracy due to larger coverage

• C. Better rapport with respondents

• D. Reduced cost compared to the entire population

What is a characteristic of a good sample?

• D. Incomplete and outdated units

• A. Biased representation of the population

• B. Error-prone due to bias

• C. Adequate in size for reliability

Which sampling technique ensures each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• B. Stratified Sampling

• C. Simple Random Sampling

• A. Systematic Sampling

• D. Cluster Sampling

What is the main difference between Probability Sampling and Non-Probability Sampling?

• D. Non-Probability Sampling does not ensure equal chances of selection

• B. Non-Probability Sampling has randomness as an element of control

• A. Probability Sampling relies on personal judgment

• C. Probability Sampling selects a particular member of the population

In which sampling method does the researcher select a 'typical group' of individuals to represent the larger population?

• B. Purposive Sampling

• D. Snowball Sampling

• A. Convenience Sampling

• C. Quota Sampling

What is the purpose of Systematic Sampling?

• D. To select each member after an equal interval

• C. To select units that are most conveniently available

• B. To divide the population into homogenous groups

• A. To select a true representative sample

Which sampling technique involves selecting smaller homogenous groups or strata from the population?

• D. Cluster Sampling

• C. Stratified Sampling

• B. Systematic Sampling

• A. Simple Random Sampling

What is the main disadvantage of sampling due to biased selection?

• B. Better rapport with respondents

• A. Increased speed in data collection

• D. Reduced cost compared to the entire population

• C. Chances of incorrect conclusions

In which sampling method does the researcher ask for referrals of other individuals who meet the criteria for inclusion?

• D. Snowball Sampling

• C. Quota Sampling

• B. Convenience Sampling

• A. Purposive Sampling