Question 1

__________ is the most basic probability sampling by ensuring everyone in the population has equal chance of selection.

Accepted Answer

Simple random sampling

Question 2

__________ sampling refers to the sampling strategy where research participants are specifically chosen for participation. For example, researchers may study correctional officers' job satisfaction at a specific prison.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Purposeful 
D)  Snowball 
A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Purposeful 
D)  Snowball C

Question 3

__________ sampling is a nonprobability sampling strategy when researchers have one or more participants introduce more participants, who then introduce more, and this continues until a large enough sample is acquired.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Purposeful 
D)  Snowball 
A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Purposeful 
D)  Snowball D

Question 4

__________ sampling is designed to assure that a convenience sample is representative of the study population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Simple random 
D)  Snowball 
A)  Convenience 
B)  Quota 
C)  Simple random 
D)  Snowball

Question 5

__________ means that there are normally differences between the sample and the study population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ means that there are normally differences...

Question 6

__________ is a method of selecting a sample from the population by using a random starting point and then following that pattern until a sufficient sample is drawn.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a method of selecting a...

Question 7

Study findings based on convenience sampling suffer from selection bias; therefore, convenience sampling strategy may not produce extremely scientific information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ helps ensure that desired characteristics that are less common are included in the sample.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ helps ensure that desired characteristics that...

Question 9

The defining feature of a probability sample is the use of __________, allowing equal chance of representation from the total population to be included in the sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  Randomization 
B)  Subpopulation 
C)  Volunteers 
D)  Telephone directories 
A)  Randomization 
B)  Subpopulation 
C)  Volunteers 
D)  Telephone directories

Question 10

__________ occurs when researchers have decided the characteristics of interest for the research and intentionally seeks out those types of research participants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when researchers have decided the...

Question 11

Which probability sampling is the most appropriate when studying voting behavior comparing neighborhoods or zip code zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple random sampling 
B)  Stratified random sampling 
C)  Cluster sampling 
D)  Quota sampling 
A)  Simple random sampling 
B)  Stratified random sampling 
C)  Cluster sampling 
D)  Quota sampling

Question 12

Probability sampling strategies include simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling, multistage stratified random sampling, systematic sampling, and quota sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

__________, known as area probability sampling, is especially useful when handling large populations located in a large geographic area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________, known as area probability sampling, is...

Question 14

__________ divides the population into specific group characteristics and then draws a random sample from each group.

Accepted Answer

Stratified

Question 15

Which of the following is false regarding probability/nonprobability sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probability sampling utilizes random selection of the population to ensure equal chance of representation in the sample. 
B)  Nonprobability sampling does not use random selection when selecting the sample. 
C)  Program or agency evaluations are based on probability sampling. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Probability sampling utilizes random selection of the population to ensure equal chance of representation in the sample. 
B)  Nonprobability sampling does not use random selection when selecting the sample. 
C)  Program or agency evaluations are based on probability sampling. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is false regarding nonprobability sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers use nonprobability sampling only after they make all efforts to have a probability sample. 
B)  Nonprobability sampling is used when the research goal is to study a specific sample or when a complete list of the total population is not available. 
C)  In the field of criminology and criminal justice, a full list of criminals is often unavailable, which leads to the frequent use of nonprobability sampling. 
D)  Limited time and resources also force researchers to use nonprobability samples. 
A)  Researchers use nonprobability sampling only after they make all efforts to have a probability sample. 
B)  Nonprobability sampling is used when the research goal is to study a specific sample or when a complete list of the total population is not available. 
C)  In the field of criminology and criminal justice, a full list of criminals is often unavailable, which leads to the frequent use of nonprobability sampling. 
D)  Limited time and resources also force researchers to use nonprobability samples.

Question 17

One major benefit of using probability sampling over nonprobability sampling is that researchers can control mortality of research participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Despite the sampling error, a sample can be generalized to the population if the sample is obtained following standardized procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ sampling refers to a sampling method that takes every nth person of the population list.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple random 
B)  Stratified 
C)  Systematic 
D)  Quota 
A)  Simple random 
B)  Stratified 
C)  Systematic 
D)  Quota

Question 20

Which of the following is false regarding simple random sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each element of the population has to be given a number; therefore, the use of simple random sampling depends on the availability of a valid list of the entire population. 
B)  After assigning numbers to all elements in the population, researchers use a table of random numbers. 
C)  Random digit dialing is also used to select simple random samples; however, it is not a perfect strategy because the strategy may not include people who do not have a telephone. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Each element of the population has to be given a number; therefore, the use of simple random sampling depends on the availability of a valid list of the entire population. 
B)  After assigning numbers to all elements in the population, researchers use a table of random numbers. 
C)  Random digit dialing is also used to select simple random samples; however, it is not a perfect strategy because the strategy may not include people who do not have a telephone. 
D)  None of the above

__________ is the most basic probability sampling by ensuring everyone in the population has equal chance of selection.

__________ sampling refers to the sampling strategy where research participants are specifically chosen for participation. For example, researchers may study correctional officers' job satisfaction at a specific prison.

__________ sampling is a nonprobability sampling strategy when researchers have one or more participants introduce more participants, who then introduce more, and this continues until a large enough sample is acquired.

__________ sampling is designed to assure that a convenience sample is representative of the study population.

__________ means that there are normally differences between the sample and the study population.

__________ is a method of selecting a sample from the population by using a random starting point and then following that pattern until a sufficient sample is drawn.

Study findings based on convenience sampling suffer from selection bias; therefore, convenience sampling strategy may not produce extremely scientific information.

__________ helps ensure that desired characteristics that are less common are included in the sample.

The defining feature of a probability sample is the use of __________, allowing equal chance of representation from the total population to be included in the sample.

__________ occurs when researchers have decided the characteristics of interest for the research and intentionally seeks out those types of research participants.

Which probability sampling is the most appropriate when studying voting behavior comparing neighborhoods or zip code zones?

Probability sampling strategies include simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling, multistage stratified random sampling, systematic sampling, and quota sampling.

__________, known as area probability sampling, is especially useful when handling large populations located in a large geographic area.

__________ divides the population into specific group characteristics and then draws a random sample from each group.

Which of the following is false regarding probability/nonprobability sampling?

Which of the following is false regarding nonprobability sampling?

One major benefit of using probability sampling over nonprobability sampling is that researchers can control mortality of research participants.

Despite the sampling error, a sample can be generalized to the population if the sample is obtained following standardized procedures.

__________ sampling refers to a sampling method that takes every nth person of the population list.

Which of the following is false regarding simple random sampling?

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Exam 8: Sampling Strategies

__________ is the most basic probability sampling by ensuring everyone in the population has equal chance of selection.

__________ sampling refers to the sampling strategy where research participants are specifically chosen for participation. For example, researchers may study correctional officers' job satisfaction at a specific prison.

__________ sampling is a nonprobability sampling strategy when researchers have one or more participants introduce more participants, who then introduce more, and this continues until a large enough sample is acquired.

__________ sampling is designed to assure that a convenience sample is representative of the study population.

__________ means that there are normally differences between the sample and the study population.

__________ is a method of selecting a sample from the population by using a random starting point and then following that pattern until a sufficient sample is drawn.

Study findings based on convenience sampling suffer from selection bias; therefore, convenience sampling strategy may not produce extremely scientific information.

__________ helps ensure that desired characteristics that are less common are included in the sample.

The defining feature of a probability sample is the use of __________, allowing equal chance of representation from the total population to be included in the sample.

__________ occurs when researchers have decided the characteristics of interest for the research and intentionally seeks out those types of research participants.

Which probability sampling is the most appropriate when studying voting behavior comparing neighborhoods or zip code zones?

Probability sampling strategies include simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling, multistage stratified random sampling, systematic sampling, and quota sampling.

__________, known as area probability sampling, is especially useful when handling large populations located in a large geographic area.

__________ divides the population into specific group characteristics and then draws a random sample from each group.

Which of the following is false regarding probability/nonprobability sampling?

Which of the following is false regarding nonprobability sampling?

One major benefit of using probability sampling over nonprobability sampling is that researchers can control mortality of research participants.

Despite the sampling error, a sample can be generalized to the population if the sample is obtained following standardized procedures.

__________ sampling refers to a sampling method that takes every nth person of the population list.

Which of the following is false regarding simple random sampling?

Why Research at All

The Stages of Research: A General Overview

Research Ethics

Validity and Reliability: Threats to Research Integrity

Qualitative Research Strategies

Research Designs and Survey Research

Mixed Methods

Elementary and Intermediate Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Beyond Research: An Aid to Writing Success

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