Question 1

By selecting a convenience sample that is comprised of subgroups similar in number to a population, you are using an) ________sampling procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) cluster 
B) stratified 
C) snowballing 
D) quota 
A) cluster 
B) stratified 
C) snowballing 
D) quota

Question 2

Stratified sampling is also known as cluster sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An example of systematic sampling includes selecting every kth person in a list for a study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The amount of overlap between populations being studied is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) power. 
B) sample size. 
C) population density. 
D) effect size. 
A) power. 
B) sample size. 
C) population density. 
D) effect size.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of systematic probability sampling?

Accepted Answer

A) pulling names of potential participants from a hat 
B) using a random number generator to select participants 
C) selecting every 10th person to participate in a study who signs up 
D) selecting participants from identified groups within a population before the study starts 
A) pulling names of potential participants from a hat 
B) using a random number generator to select participants 
C) selecting every 10th person to participate in a study who signs up 
D) selecting participants from identified groups within a population before the study starts

Question 6

Hannah is conducting a study on campus parking for her psychology class.She begins her study by identifying naturally occurring groups of individuals who park on campus.These include those who park in the north, south, east, and west lots.She then sample participants from each of these groups.Hannah is using ________probability sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) stratified 
C) systematic 
D) cluster 
A) simple 
B) stratified 
C) systematic 
D) cluster

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) cluster 
B) simple 
C) convenient 
D) stratified 
A) cluster 
B) simple 
C) convenient 
D) stratified

Question 8

Cluster sampling involves identifying naturally occurring clusters of individuals from the population and then selecting participants from each cluster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The greater the overlap between populations in a study, the smaller the effect size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) pulling names of potential participants from a hat 
B) placing people into groups as they enter an experiment 
C) systematically separating the males from the females 
D) identifying participants before the experiment starts 
A) pulling names of potential participants from a hat 
B) placing people into groups as they enter an experiment 
C) systematically separating the males from the females 
D) identifying participants before the experiment starts

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of nonprobability sampling procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) convenience 
C) quota 
D) snowballing 
A) simple 
B) convenience 
C) quota 
D) snowballing

Question 12

Nonprobability sampling procedures include: quota, convenience, and snowballing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A nonprobability sampling procedure where participants are selected based on their availability or willingness to participate is called an)________ sampling procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) quota 
C) cluster 
D) convenience 
A) simple 
B) quota 
C) cluster 
D) convenience

Question 14

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) placing people into groups as they enter an experiment 
B) systematically separating the males from the females 
C) using a random number table to put participants in groups 
D) identifying participants before the experiment starts 
A) placing people into groups as they enter an experiment 
B) systematically separating the males from the females 
C) using a random number table to put participants in groups 
D) identifying participants before the experiment starts

Question 15

In order to secure participants for his study, Jason uses class rosters from instructors.Jason selects every 5th person on the instructor's class rosters for participation in his experiment.Jason is using________ sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) snowballing 
C) systematic 
D) stratified 
A) simple 
B) snowballing 
C) systematic 
D) stratified

Question 16

Nonprobability sampling procedures involve all individuals having a known probability of being selected for a study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kelly is getting ready to conduct her study.She is aiming to get 100 participants to take her survey.Kelly's goal of 100 participants represents her________ .

Accepted Answer

A) population. 
B) sample population. 
C) sample size. 
D) effect size. 
A) population. 
B) sample population. 
C) sample size. 
D) effect size.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) snowballing 
C) systematic 
D) stratified 
A) simple 
B) snowballing 
C) systematic 
D) stratified

Question 19

A nonprobability sampling procedure where a sample is acquired by a referral process among similar individuals is called an) ________sampling procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) snowballing 
B) quota 
C) cluster 
D) convenience 
A) snowballing 
B) quota 
C) cluster 
D) convenience

Question 20

Callie is working on a project for her psychology class.She is having trouble getting participants for her study.Therefore, she has begun to ask those who do participate for names of other individuals who might be willing to participate.What type of nonprobability sampling procedure is Callie using?

Accepted Answer

A) quota 
B) convenience 
C) cluster 
D) snowballing 
A) quota 
B) convenience 
C) cluster 
D) snowballing

By selecting a convenience sample that is comprised of subgroups similar in number to a population, you are using an) ________sampling procedure.

Stratified sampling is also known as cluster sampling.

An example of systematic sampling includes selecting every k^th person in a list for a study.

The amount of overlap between populations being studied is called ________.

Which of the following is an example of systematic probability sampling?

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

Cluster sampling involves identifying naturally occurring clusters of individuals from the population and then selecting participants from each cluster.

The greater the overlap between populations in a study, the smaller the effect size.

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

Which of the following is not a type of nonprobability sampling procedure?

Nonprobability sampling procedures include: quota, convenience, and snowballing.

A nonprobability sampling procedure where participants are selected based on their availability or willingness to participate is called an)________ sampling procedure.

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

In order to secure participants for his study, Jason uses class rosters from instructors.Jason selects every 5^th person on the instructor's class rosters for participation in his experiment.Jason is using________ sampling.

Nonprobability sampling procedures involve all individuals having a known probability of being selected for a study.

Kelly is getting ready to conduct her study.She is aiming to get 100 participants to take her survey.Kelly's goal of 100 participants represents her________ .

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

A nonprobability sampling procedure where a sample is acquired by a referral process among similar individuals is called an) ________sampling procedure.

Callie is working on a project for her psychology class.She is having trouble getting participants for her study.Therefore, she has begun to ask those who do participate for names of other individuals who might be willing to participate.What type of nonprobability sampling procedure is Callie using?

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

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Exam 8: Selection and Assignment of Participants

By selecting a convenience sample that is comprised of subgroups similar in number to a population, you are using an) ________sampling procedure.

Stratified sampling is also known as cluster sampling.

An example of systematic sampling includes selecting every kth person in a list for a study.

The amount of overlap between populations being studied is called ________.

Which of the following is an example of systematic probability sampling?

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

Cluster sampling involves identifying naturally occurring clusters of individuals from the population and then selecting participants from each cluster.

The greater the overlap between populations in a study, the smaller the effect size.

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

Which of the following is not a type of nonprobability sampling procedure?

Nonprobability sampling procedures include: quota, convenience, and snowballing.

A nonprobability sampling procedure where participants are selected based on their availability or willingness to participate is called an)________ sampling procedure.

Which of the following methods could be used in a simple probability sampling procedure?

In order to secure participants for his study, Jason uses class rosters from instructors.Jason selects every 5th person on the instructor's class rosters for participation in his experiment.Jason is using________ sampling.

Nonprobability sampling procedures involve all individuals having a known probability of being selected for a study.

Kelly is getting ready to conduct her study.She is aiming to get 100 participants to take her survey.Kelly's goal of 100 participants represents her________ .

Which of the following is not one of the types of probability sampling procedures?

A nonprobability sampling procedure where a sample is acquired by a referral process among similar individuals is called an) ________sampling procedure.

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

Apa Style: Sixth Edition

Filters

An example of systematic sampling includes selecting every k^th person in a list for a study.

In order to secure participants for his study, Jason uses class rosters from instructors.Jason selects every 5^th person on the instructor's class rosters for participation in his experiment.Jason is using________ sampling.