Stats: Collecting Data

What is the difference between observational and experimental studies?

• Observational studies involve manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships, while experimental studies involve observing subjects without intervention.

• Observational studies involve observing subjects without intervention, while experimental studies involve manipulating variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

• Observational studies are conducted in a laboratory setting, while experimental studies are conducted in natural environments.

• Observational studies require a hypothesis, while experimental studies do not.

What is voluntary response bias?

• A type of bias where individuals select themselves to participate in a survey, often leading to a biased sample.

• A bias that occurs when survey participants are randomly selected from a population.

• A bias that arises from the wording of survey questions influencing responses.

• A bias that occurs when survey results are manipulated by the researcher.

What is a double-blind study?

• A study where only the researchers know who is receiving the treatment.

• A study where participants are aware of the treatment they are receiving.

• An experimental design where neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the treatment, reducing bias in the results.

• A study that only involves observational data without any treatment.

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

• A control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment group, helping to isolate the impact of the independent variable.

• A control group is used to ensure that the experiment is conducted in a controlled environment without any variables.

• A control group is a group that receives the same treatment as the experimental group to validate the results.

• A control group is used to manipulate the independent variable to observe its effects.

What is selection bias?

• A method of selecting a sample that ensures every individual has an equal chance of being chosen.

• A type of error that occurs when the sample is not representative of the population due to the method of selection.

• A statistical technique used to analyze data from a biased sample.

• A process that guarantees the sample reflects the diversity of the population.

What is stratified sampling?

• A method of sampling that involves dividing the population into subgroups and taking a sample from each stratum.

• A technique where samples are taken randomly from the entire population without any grouping.

• A sampling method that focuses only on the largest subgroup within a population.

• A process of selecting samples based on convenience rather than randomness.

What is bias in statistical sampling?

• A systematic error that leads to an incorrect representation of the population.

• A random error that affects the sample size.

• A method to increase the accuracy of data collection.

• A technique to ensure every member of the population is included.

What is response bias?

• A tendency for participants to provide accurate responses regardless of question wording.

• A phenomenon where participants give false responses due to social desirability or question wording.

• An effect where participants are influenced by the order of questions in a survey.

• A situation where participants refuse to answer questions altogether.

What is the importance of sample size in research?

• A larger sample size generally leads to more reliable and valid results, reducing sampling variability.

• A smaller sample size is always sufficient for accurate results.

• Sample size has no impact on the validity of research findings.

• Increasing sample size increases the cost of research without benefits.

What is the role of randomization in experiments?

• Randomization helps eliminate bias by ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, thus enhancing the validity of the results.

• Randomization is used to increase the sample size of the experiment.

• Randomization allows researchers to manipulate variables without any control.

• Randomization is primarily used to select the location of the experiment.