5.2 Principles of Data Collection Quiz v2

What is the main purpose of sampling a population?

• To gather information about the entire population

• To save time and resources

• To avoid collecting data

• To ensure everyone is included

What is a population in the context of data collection?

• A group of selected individuals

• All the individuals in a group that is being studied

• A small subset of a group

• A random selection of people

What is the purpose of conducting surveys in groups?

• To determine which political party people would vote for

• To avoid making decisions

• To confuse participants

• To increase variability

What should be considered when choosing a sample for a survey?

• Factors that represent the voting population

• The easiest group to access

• The largest group available

• The group with the most resources

What is a potential issue with conducting polls with a small sample size?

• It may affect the accuracy of the estimates

• It increases the cost of the survey

• It ensures more accurate results

• It reduces the time needed for the survey

What is a key requirement for a sample to be representative of a population?

• It must be large.

• It must be random.

• It must be convenient.

• It must be voluntary.

Which sampling method involves choosing a random sample at each level of a hierarchy?

• Simple Random

• Systematic

• Multistage

• Voluntary

What is an example of a cluster sampling method?

• Surveying every tenth person

• Surveying Little League Canada baseball players

• Conducting an online poll

• Asking people in a park

What type of sample is used when a teacher draws five students' names out of a hat from a class of 30?

• Systematic sample

• Stratified sample

• Simple random sample

• Cluster sample

What type of sample involves dividing a population into sections and choosing some sections at random?

• Simple random sample

• Systematic sample

• Stratified sample

• Cluster sample