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Identifying Sampling Methods

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 3600secs

Name
Class
Date
1.
This sample consists of the entire population
a)
convenience
b)
census
c)
cluster
d)
simple
2.
This sample consists of units of the population that are easily accessible.
a)
Cluster
b)
Convenience
c)
Volunteer
d)
Observational
3.
This sample consists of units of the population that chose to respond.
a)
mandatory
b)
census
c)
volunteer
d)
unbiased
4.
Every possible group of units of the required size has the same chance of being the selected sample as any other sample of the same size.
a)
Simple Random 
b)
Thoughtful
c)
Typical
d)
Proportional
5.
This sample is selected by dividing the population into subgroups and then taking a fixed number of units from each group using the simple random sample.
a)
stratified
b)
cluster
c)
judgment
d)
experimental
6.
Units of the population are ordered in some fashion.  Usually, every k-th unit is chosen.
a)
proportional
b)
probable
c)
stratified
d)
systematic
7.
This method produces values that systematically differ from the population being sampled.
a)
valid sample
b)
variable sample
c)
biased sample
d)
cluster sample
8.
Units of the population are grouped; one or more groups are selected at random.  All units of that group are included in the sample.
a)
cluster sample
b)
simple random
c)
stratified
d)
proportional
9.
The conductor has no input or control over the environment in this situation
a)
census
b)
observational study
c)
experiment
d)
judgment
10.
Cluster, stratified, simple random, systematic, and proportional are all types of 
a)
convenience samples
b)
biased samples
c)
haphazard samples
d)
unbiased samples
11.
The conductor has control over the environment in this setting
a)
experiment
b)
observational study
c)
population
d)
sample
12.
Identify the sampling design: The LFCC registrar wants to investigate attitudes of their graduates.  The registrar randomly selects 100 names from each of the four past graduating classes.
a)
cluster
b)
volunteer
c)
stratified
d)
simple random
13.
Identify the sampling design: School admin conducted a survey on post-graduation plans.  Students of senior class 2018 were listed in order by class rank.  The school selected a random number between 1 and 15, obtaining a number 11.  Then, they selected every 11th student for the survey.
a)
cluster
b)
volunteer
c)
systematic
d)
simple random
14.
Identify the sampling design: Mr. Rhoades puts all of his students' names in a hat and randomly selects one without looking.
a)
cluster
b)
volunteer
c)
systematic
d)
simple random
15.
Identify the sampling design: Student government randomly samples 25 students of each of the four classes.
a)
stratified
b)
volunteer
c)
systematic
d)
simple random
16.
Identify the sampling design: A campaign intern makes phone calls to ask questions to registered voters regarding their intention to vote on election day.
a)
cluster
b)
volunteer
c)
systematic
d)
simple random
17.
Identify the sampling design: Mr. Rhoades asks Mr. May, his neighbor, who his favorite America's Got Talent contestant is
a)
cluster
b)
unbiased
c)
stratified
d)
convenience
18.
Identify the sampling design: Mr. Rhoades asks his roommate what his favorite TV show is
a)
cluster
b)
unbiased
c)
stratified
d)
convenience
19.

Interview every 10th student who enters the school in the morning.

a)

simple random

b)

voluntary response

c)

systematic

d)

convenience

20.

Assign each car in a dealership a number and then use a random-number table to select the cars to be inspected.

a)

systematic

b)

simple random sample

c)

convenience

d)

Self - selected (volunteer)

21.

Marianne wanted to know students' opinion on the new schedule at school. She survey's the first 30 students who come into her class.

a)

Convenience Sampling

b)

Systematic Random Sampling

c)

Simple Random Sampling

d)

Volunteer response

22.
Disneyland often surveys its guests as they exit a restaurant during their visit. The surveyor stands at the restaurant exit, counts the number of people leaving, and surveys every 25th guest.
This is a form of:
a)
Simple Random Sample
b)
Stratified Random Sample
c)
Voluntary Response
d)
Systematic Random Sampling
23.

A teacher wants to know the average time spent doing homework by the students in her class of 20 girls and 5 boys.

She selects the five closest to her desk.

a)

simple random

b)

Self Selected.

c)

Convenience

d)

Systematic Random

24.

A teacher wants to know the average time spent doing homework by the students in her class of 20 girls and 5 boys.

She picks the student in every 5th seat.

a)

Simple Random

b)

Systematic

c)

voluntary response

d)

convenience

25.

An independent research company wants to go door to door to survey people in the city of Fontana. The company decides to number all blocks within the city limit, randomly choose 1 block and survey all households on that block.

This is an example of:

a)

Simple Random Sample

b)

Stratified Random Sample

c)

Cluster Random Sample

d)

Systematic Random Sampling

26.

A teacher hands out an index card and asks ALL of her students to write down the following information: age, height (in inches), and what grade they are in.

Which of the following best describes her method of data collection?

a)

Census

b)

Simple Random Sample

c)

Cluster Random Sample

d)

Stratified Random Sample

27.
A ___ is a large group that includes everything being studied.
a)
Sample
b)
Stratified Sampling Method
c)
Population
d)
Voluntary-Response
28.
A ___ is a small portion of the population used to gather data from.
a)
Systematic Sampling Method
b)
Sample
c)
Population
d)
Bias
29.

A teacher wants to know how well her students are doing on a topic. She randomly picks one class to survey.

a)

Simple Random

b)

Cluster

c)

Stratified

d)

Systematic

30.

A teacher splits her classes up by period. She then randomly picks 3 students from each period to do a survey.

a)

Stratified.

b)

Systematic

c)

Cluster

d)

Biased.