Sampling Methods Quiz

Would the different methods for selecting a sample lead to different conclusions about the population?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

Which of the methods listed would be the most likely to produce samples that are representative of the population being studied?

• Random sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Voluntary response sampling

• Judgmental sampling

Can you think of a better way to select a sample for this situation?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not sure

What color is your hair?

• Brown

• Blond

• Red

• Black

Do you carry a cell phone?

• Yes

• No

About how many text messages do you send in a day?

• 0-20

• 21-40

• >40

About how much time do you spend on homework?

• 0-15 min

• 16-30 min

• 31-45 min

• 46-60 min

• > 60 min

What month were you born?

• Jan – March

• April – June

• July-Sept.

• Oct-Dec

After the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau reported that 7.4% of Georgia residents were between the ages of 10 and 14. Was a parameter or a statistic reported?

• Parameter

• Statistic

• Both

• Neither

What is the population for this survey?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400