Question 1

Every kth element in a list is chosen for inclusion in the sample in:

Accepted Answer

A) simple random sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) disproportionate sampling. 
D) cluster sampling. 
E) stratified sampling. 
A) simple random sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) disproportionate sampling. 
D) cluster sampling. 
E) stratified sampling.

Question 2

Field researchers are often interested in studying deviant cases in order to improve their understanding of the more typical pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

______ is the general term for samples selected in accord with probability theory.

Accepted Answer

A) Probability sampling 
B) Nonprobability sampling 
C) Correlation 
D) Theory 
E) Snowball sampling 
A) Probability sampling 
B) Nonprobability sampling 
C) Correlation 
D) Theory 
E) Snowball sampling

Question 4

If possible, always sampling from the entire general population is preferable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Simple random sampling is the most effective way to further understand uncommon populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To ensure a sufficient number of cases from strata of varying sizes, researchers use:

Accepted Answer

A) simple random sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) proportionate sampling. 
D) disproportionate sampling. 
E) quota sampling. 
A) simple random sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) proportionate sampling. 
D) disproportionate sampling. 
E) quota sampling.

Question 7

When would it be preferable to use a nonprobability sample? Why would we need to do so? What concerns or limitations would we have to deal with? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Nonprobability samples are often used in

Question 8

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1000. How many elements are to be in the sample?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 200 
E) 1000 
A) 5 
B) 50 
C) 100 
D) 200 
E) 1000

Question 9

In a situation of perfect homogeneity there is little need to be concerned with careful sampling procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about informants is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) An informant is a member of the group that you want to study. 
B) You usually want to select informants who are somewhat typical of the group that you are studying. 
C) Informants are often marginal within their group. 
D) Informants are useful in field research. 
E) The terms "informant" and "respondent" are interchangeable. 
A) An informant is a member of the group that you want to study. 
B) You usually want to select informants who are somewhat typical of the group that you are studying. 
C) Informants are often marginal within their group. 
D) Informants are useful in field research. 
E) The terms "informant" and "respondent" are interchangeable.

Question 11

In general, as sample size increases:

Accepted Answer

A) the standard error increases in size. 
B) the standard error decreases in size. 
C) the standard error will remain the same regardless of changes in sample size. 
D) the standard error is a constant. 
E) the standard error fluctuates in size. 
A) the standard error increases in size. 
B) the standard error decreases in size. 
C) the standard error will remain the same regardless of changes in sample size. 
D) the standard error is a constant. 
E) the standard error fluctuates in size.

Question 12

Drawing a judgmental sample:

Accepted Answer

A) allows researchers to use their prior knowledge about the population. 
B) enlists the aid of uninformed respondents. 
C) results in a sample that has no researcher bias. 
D) ensures a representative sample. 
E) requires the development of a quota matrix. 
A) allows researchers to use their prior knowledge about the population. 
B) enlists the aid of uninformed respondents. 
C) results in a sample that has no researcher bias. 
D) ensures a representative sample. 
E) requires the development of a quota matrix.

Question 13

If a field researcher wanted to learn a political organization's pattern of recruitment over time, the researcher might begin by interviewing a fairly recent recruit and ask who introduced that person to the organization. Then the researcher might interview the person named and ask who introduced that person to the political organization. This would be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) snowball sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) deviant cases sampling. 
D) accidental sampling. 
E) quota sampling. 
A) snowball sampling. 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) deviant cases sampling. 
D) accidental sampling. 
E) quota sampling.

Question 14

A summary description of a given variable in a survey sample is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) variable. 
B) parameter. 
C) confidence level. 
D) confidence interval. 
E) statistic. 
A) variable. 
B) parameter. 
C) confidence level. 
D) confidence interval. 
E) statistic.

Question 15

Snowball sampling would be an effective strategy for a researcher to use if a researcher was interested in studying a population of gang members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You want to examine the relationship between family size and family cohesion. You use as your sample all the students in your research methods class. What kind of sampling design are you using?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple random sampling 
B) Quota sampling 
C) Cluster sampling 
D) Stratified sampling 
E) Reliance on available subjects 
A) Simple random sampling 
B) Quota sampling 
C) Cluster sampling 
D) Stratified sampling 
E) Reliance on available subjects

Question 17

Findings based on a sample can be taken as representing the elements that comprise the sampling frame.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Through a review of records, Rebecca was able to determine that the mean age of the population she was studying was 23.4 years. This is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) statistic. 
B) inference. 
C) parameter. 
D) confidence interval. 
E) confidence level. 
A) statistic. 
B) inference. 
C) parameter. 
D) confidence interval. 
E) confidence level.

Question 19

Tammy wants to do a telephone survey and she turns to you for help. Which of the following statements would mislead her?

Accepted Answer

A) Cell phone numbers are typically not included in phone surveys. 
B) People who use cell phones exclusively tend to be younger. 
C) There is a class bias in using telephone directory samples. 
D) Telephone directories are an excellent listing of a city's population. 
E) Unlisted numbers are not included in telephone directories. 
A) Cell phone numbers are typically not included in phone surveys. 
B) People who use cell phones exclusively tend to be younger. 
C) There is a class bias in using telephone directory samples. 
D) Telephone directories are an excellent listing of a city's population. 
E) Unlisted numbers are not included in telephone directories.

Question 20

Your friend is trying to decide whether to select a small probability sample or a large availability sample. He asks for your recommendation. What do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

I recommend that your friend carefully c

Every kth element in a list is chosen for inclusion in the sample in:

Field researchers are often interested in studying deviant cases in order to improve their understanding of the more typical pattern.

______ is the general term for samples selected in accord with probability theory.

If possible, always sampling from the entire general population is preferable.

Simple random sampling is the most effective way to further understand uncommon populations.

To ensure a sufficient number of cases from strata of varying sizes, researchers use:

When would it be preferable to use a nonprobability sample? Why would we need to do so? What concerns or limitations would we have to deal with? Give examples.

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1000. How many elements are to be in the sample?

In a situation of perfect homogeneity there is little need to be concerned with careful sampling procedures.

Which of the following statements about informants is FALSE?

In general, as sample size increases:

Drawing a judgmental sample:

A summary description of a given variable in a survey sample is called a:

Snowball sampling would be an effective strategy for a researcher to use if a researcher was interested in studying a population of gang members.

You want to examine the relationship between family size and family cohesion. You use as your sample all the students in your research methods class. What kind of sampling design are you using?

Findings based on a sample can be taken as representing the elements that comprise the sampling frame.

Through a review of records, Rebecca was able to determine that the mean age of the population she was studying was 23.4 years. This is known as a(n):

Tammy wants to do a telephone survey and she turns to you for help. Which of the following statements would mislead her?

Your friend is trying to decide whether to select a small probability sample or a large availability sample. He asks for your recommendation. What do you recommend?

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Exam 7: The Logic of Sampling

Every kth element in a list is chosen for inclusion in the sample in:

Field researchers are often interested in studying deviant cases in order to improve their understanding of the more typical pattern.

______ is the general term for samples selected in accord with probability theory.

If possible, always sampling from the entire general population is preferable.

Simple random sampling is the most effective way to further understand uncommon populations.

To ensure a sufficient number of cases from strata of varying sizes, researchers use:

When would it be preferable to use a nonprobability sample? Why would we need to do so? What concerns or limitations would we have to deal with? Give examples.

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1000. How many elements are to be in the sample?

In a situation of perfect homogeneity there is little need to be concerned with careful sampling procedures.

Which of the following statements about informants is FALSE?

In general, as sample size increases:

Drawing a judgmental sample:

A summary description of a given variable in a survey sample is called a:

Snowball sampling would be an effective strategy for a researcher to use if a researcher was interested in studying a population of gang members.

You want to examine the relationship between family size and family cohesion. You use as your sample all the students in your research methods class. What kind of sampling design are you using?

Findings based on a sample can be taken as representing the elements that comprise the sampling frame.

Through a review of records, Rebecca was able to determine that the mean age of the population she was studying was 23.4 years. This is known as a(n):

Tammy wants to do a telephone survey and she turns to you for help. Which of the following statements would mislead her?

Your friend is trying to decide whether to select a small probability sample or a large availability sample. He asks for your recommendation. What do you recommend?

Human Inquiry and Science

Paradigms, Theory, and Social Research

The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

Research Design

Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement

Indexes, Scales, and Typologies

Experiments

Survey Research

Qualitative Field Research

Unobtrusive Research

Evaluation Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

The Logic of Multivariate Analysis

Statistical Analyses

Reading and Writing Social Research

Filters