Question 1

The unit about which information is collected and that provides the basis of analysis is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) universe. 
B) sampling unit. 
C) unit of analysis. 
D) sampling frame. 
E) element. 
A) universe. 
B) sampling unit. 
C) unit of analysis. 
D) sampling frame. 
E) element.

Question 2

A table of random numbers is used for which design?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Professor Hall was planning to do a field study of hitchhikers.Hall wanted to be sure that persons representing all different age,racial,and sex categories were included in the sample of hitchhikers.What kind of sampling scheme would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) deviant cases 
B) quota sampling 
C) stratified sampling 
D) snowball sampling 
E) cluster sampling 
A) deviant cases 
B) quota sampling 
C) stratified sampling 
D) snowball sampling 
E) cluster sampling

Question 4

In terms of probability theory,the standard error is valuable because

Accepted Answer

A) it is an estimate of the parameter. 
B) it is an estimate of the statistic. 
C) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter. 
D) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter and thereby gives us an estimate of the parameter. 
E) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter and thereby gives us an estimate of the statistic. 
A) it is an estimate of the parameter. 
B) it is an estimate of the statistic. 
C) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter. 
D) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter and thereby gives us an estimate of the parameter. 
E) it indicates the extent to which the sample estimates will be distributed around the population parameter and thereby gives us an estimate of the statistic.

Question 5

The American Association for Public Opinion Research has strongly encouraged the use of credibility intervals when presenting information from polls

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the case of homogeneity,a single case could represent the entire population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There is never a time in which non-probability methods are preferable to probability methods

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The chief purpose of probability sampling is to be able to select

Accepted Answer

A) simple random samples. 
B) a sample whose statistics will accurately portray an unknown population parameter. 
C) a sample whose parameters will accurately portray an unknown population statistic. 
D) a sample whose statistics will accurately portray a known population parameter. 
E) a sample whose unknown statistics will accurately portray a known parameter. 
A) simple random samples. 
B) a sample whose statistics will accurately portray an unknown population parameter. 
C) a sample whose parameters will accurately portray an unknown population statistic. 
D) a sample whose statistics will accurately portray a known population parameter. 
E) a sample whose unknown statistics will accurately portray a known parameter.

Question 9

Starting at a random point between 1 and 15,and then choosing every 15 element is what kind of sampling scheme?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic. 
B) stratified. 
C) simple random. 
D) quota. 
E) multistage cluster. 
A) systematic. 
B) stratified. 
C) simple random. 
D) quota. 
E) multistage cluster.

Question 10

You want to select a sample of 3,000 people from a population of 300,000.To use the table of random numbers you need to work with a

Accepted Answer

A) 3000 digit number. 
B) 4-digit number. 
C) 5-digit number. 
D) 6-digit number. 
E) 300,000 digit number. 
A) 3000 digit number. 
B) 4-digit number. 
C) 5-digit number. 
D) 6-digit number. 
E) 300,000 digit number.

Question 11

Nonprobability sampling is particularly useful in quantitative studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

If two samples of the same size are drawn from the same population using simple random sampling,it follows that they will have the same statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the particular benefits and difficulties introduced from society's increased use of cell phones? What has been suggested from a research prospective to adjust to this development?

Accepted Answer

The increased use of cell phones in soci

Question 15

Paul wants to conduct research on the neutralization habits of adolescent gang members.What would be the best strategy for him to use to select a sample?

Accepted Answer

A) reliance on available subjects 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) simple random sampling. 
D) snowball sampling. 
E) cluster sampling. 
A) reliance on available subjects 
B) systematic sampling. 
C) simple random sampling. 
D) snowball sampling. 
E) cluster sampling.

Question 16

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 17

What is the unit about which information is collected in a sample,and that provides the basis of analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) element 
B) population 
C) study population 
D) EPSEM 
E) element and population 
A) element 
B) population 
C) study population 
D) EPSEM 
E) element and population

Question 18

What is the difference between quota sampling and stratified sampling?

Accepted Answer

A) Stratified sampling is a convenience sampling method. 
B) Quota and stratified sampling are the same thing. 
C) Stratified sampling is based upon a randomly drawn sample. 
D) Stratified sampling specifies proportions to be sampled based on characteristics. 
E) Quota sampling is based upon a sampling frame. 
A) Stratified sampling is a convenience sampling method. 
B) Quota and stratified sampling are the same thing. 
C) Stratified sampling is based upon a randomly drawn sample. 
D) Stratified sampling specifies proportions to be sampled based on characteristics. 
E) Quota sampling is based upon a sampling frame.

Question 19

Nonprobability sampling

Accepted Answer

A) always produces samples that possess distorted characteristics relative to the population. 
B) denies the researcher the use of statistical theory to estimate the probability of correct inferences. 
C) should never be used under any circumstances. 
D) includes stratified sampling. 
E) requires the use of sampling frames. 
A) always produces samples that possess distorted characteristics relative to the population. 
B) denies the researcher the use of statistical theory to estimate the probability of correct inferences. 
C) should never be used under any circumstances. 
D) includes stratified sampling. 
E) requires the use of sampling frames.

Question 20

A sample design in which every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected in a random sample is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) convenience sample 
B) EPSEM sample 
C) snowball sample 
D) PPS sampling 
E) multistage cluster sample 
A) convenience sample 
B) EPSEM sample 
C) snowball sample 
D) PPS sampling 
E) multistage cluster sample

The unit about which information is collected and that provides the basis of analysis is called a(n)

A table of random numbers is used for which design?

Professor Hall was planning to do a field study of hitchhikers.Hall wanted to be sure that persons representing all different age,racial,and sex categories were included in the sample of hitchhikers.What kind of sampling scheme would you recommend?

In terms of probability theory,the standard error is valuable because

The American Association for Public Opinion Research has strongly encouraged the use of credibility intervals when presenting information from polls

In the case of homogeneity,a single case could represent the entire population.

There is never a time in which non-probability methods are preferable to probability methods

The chief purpose of probability sampling is to be able to select

Starting at a random point between 1 and 15,and then choosing every 15 element is what kind of sampling scheme?

You want to select a sample of 3,000 people from a population of 300,000.To use the table of random numbers you need to work with a

Nonprobability sampling is particularly useful in quantitative studies.

In general,as sample size increases

If two samples of the same size are drawn from the same population using simple random sampling,it follows that they will have the same statistics.

What are the particular benefits and difficulties introduced from society's increased use of cell phones? What has been suggested from a research prospective to adjust to this development?

Paul wants to conduct research on the neutralization habits of adolescent gang members.What would be the best strategy for him to use to select a sample?

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?

What is the unit about which information is collected in a sample,and that provides the basis of analysis?

What is the difference between quota sampling and stratified sampling?

Nonprobability sampling

A sample design in which every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected in a random sample is known as a:

Human Inquiry and Science

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The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

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Conceptualization, operationalization, and Measurement

Indexes, scales, and Typologies

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Exam 7: The Logic of Sampling

The unit about which information is collected and that provides the basis of analysis is called a(n)

A table of random numbers is used for which design?

Professor Hall was planning to do a field study of hitchhikers.Hall wanted to be sure that persons representing all different age,racial,and sex categories were included in the sample of hitchhikers.What kind of sampling scheme would you recommend?

In terms of probability theory,the standard error is valuable because

The American Association for Public Opinion Research has strongly encouraged the use of credibility intervals when presenting information from polls

In the case of homogeneity,a single case could represent the entire population.

There is never a time in which non-probability methods are preferable to probability methods

The chief purpose of probability sampling is to be able to select

Starting at a random point between 1 and 15,and then choosing every 15 element is what kind of sampling scheme?

You want to select a sample of 3,000 people from a population of 300,000.To use the table of random numbers you need to work with a

Nonprobability sampling is particularly useful in quantitative studies.

In general,as sample size increases

If two samples of the same size are drawn from the same population using simple random sampling,it follows that they will have the same statistics.

What are the particular benefits and difficulties introduced from society's increased use of cell phones? What has been suggested from a research prospective to adjust to this development?

Paul wants to conduct research on the neutralization habits of adolescent gang members.What would be the best strategy for him to use to select a sample?

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?

What is the unit about which information is collected in a sample,and that provides the basis of analysis?

What is the difference between quota sampling and stratified sampling?

Nonprobability sampling

A sample design in which every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected in a random sample is known as a:

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