TEST 1- PRAC2

True or False. Samples are selected as representatives of the population for a research study.

• TRUE

• FALSE

2. 2. What is the primary goal of sampling in research?

• A) To conduct a complete census

• B) To select a representative subset of a population

• C) To gather qualitative insights

• D) To eliminate variability

3. 3. Which sampling method involves dividing the population into distinct groups and randomly selecting from those groups?

• A) Simple random sampling

• B) Cluster sampling

• C) Stratified sampling

• D) Convenience sampling

4. ---

   In convenience sampling, the sample is selected based on:

• A) Random selection

• B) The researcher’s discretion

• C) Equal representation

• D) Predefined criteria

5. 5. Which of the following best describes cluster sampling?

• A) Selecting individuals from each subgroup

• B) Dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters

• C) Randomly selecting individuals from the entire population

• D) Sampling based on specific characteristics

6. 6. What is a potential disadvantage of convenience sampling?

• A) It is time-consuming

• B) It can lead to biased results

• C) It requires complex procedures

• D) It ensures high response rates

7. 7. Which type of research design is best suited for determining causal relationships between variables?

• a) Descriptive research design

• b) Correlational research design

• c) Experimental research design

• d) Ethnographic research design

8. 8. Which of the following is a common method for analyzing data in quantitative research?

• a) Thematic analysis

• b) Content analysis

• c) Statistical analysis

• d) Narrative analysis

9. 9. What is the main advantage of using a survey in quantitative research?

• a) It collects in-depth, narrative data.

• b) It allows for the generalization of results to a larger population.

• c) It is primarily used to study cultural phenomena.

• d) It is focused on subjective experiences.

10. 10. In quantitative research, reliability refers to:

• a) The consistency of a research instrument over time.

• b) The validity of research results.

• c) The accuracy of the findings.

• d) The subjectivity of interpretations.