Exam 5: Sampling

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -in order to poll residents about the election, a researcher used a computer to generate phone number digits and called the first 1000 names on the list

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -researcher divides the number of people she wants to survey by the total number of people in the population, and then chooses every n^th person to get the survey

How is the sampling interval determined for systematic sampling?

Compare the following: -quota sampling and stratified random sampling

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -as part of their requirements for a course, all the students in Intro Psychology completed a questionnaire

Compare the following: -longitudinal panel sample and longitudinal trend sample

A sampling design that asks the same questions of different people over time is called a longitudinal cohort study.

The element about which you are observing and collecting data, such as a person, a newspaper, or an organization, is called the

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -researcher surveyed the first 25 women and the first 25 men who entered the dining hall during lunch

Stratified Random sampling involves:

Sampling error is the difference between the sample statistics we find in our study and the true parameters of the population.

Compare the following: -parameter and statistic

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -members of the local motorcycle club complete questionnaires and are then asked to give questionnaires to other people they know who own motorcycles who are also asked to give some questionnaires to their friends

Explain what the strengths and weaknesses are when you distribute surveys to your research methods class to complete.