Exploring Sampling Techniques in Statistics

The video tutorial covers various sampling techniques used to gather data from a population. It explains the concepts of population and sample, and describes different sampling methods such as random, systematic, and convenience sampling. The tutorial also discusses the potential biases in sampling and evaluates the effectiveness of different methods. Additionally, it introduces quota and stratified sampling, emphasizing the importance of matching sample percentages to population characteristics.

What is the term used to describe the entire group from which data is collected?

• Population

• Sample

• Group

• Subset

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Which sampling method ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Convenience Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Quota Sampling

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In systematic sampling, what is the key characteristic that differentiates it from simple random sampling?

• It is less accurate

• It is more time-consuming

• It uses a system to select samples

• It is biased

Which sampling method is likely to be biased because it selects individuals who are easy to reach?

• Stratified Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Random Sampling

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What is the main disadvantage of convenience sampling?

• It is time-consuming

• It requires a large sample size

• It is expensive

• It can be biased

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Which sampling method involves setting quotas for specific subgroups within the population?

• Random Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Quota Sampling

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What is a key advantage of stratified sampling over quota sampling?

• It requires fewer participants

• It is easier to perform

• It is more random

• It is less expensive

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In stratified sampling, what must be ensured to maintain reliability?

• The sample is selected randomly

• The sample is convenient

• The sample size is large

• The sample is inexpensive

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How many students from grade 7 should be selected in a stratified sample of 40 students if grade 7 has 20 students out of 150?

• 5

• 3

• 7

• 9

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If grade 11 has 30 students out of 150, how many students should be selected from grade 11 in a stratified sample of 40 students?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

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