Question 1

Cluster sampling is a useful sampling procedure for large populations that are geographically scattered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The unit about which information is collected and which provides the basis of analysis is called the

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. E

Question 3

Which of the following statements is/are true about qualitative sampling methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less complicated than quantitative sampling methods. 
B)  They always rely on available subjects. 
C)  They might involve purposively selecting deviant cases. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  They are less complicated than quantitative sampling methods. 
B)  They always rely on available subjects. 
C)  They might involve purposively selecting deviant cases. 
D)  All of these. C

Question 4

To obtain samples of the same size from strata of varying sizes,it would be necessary to use

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Probability sampling ensures that there will be no sampling error whatsoever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Quantitative studies and qualitative studies are equally likely to employ probability sampling procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the basic logic of probability sampling? How do such concepts as homogeneity,heterogeneity,sampling bias,representativeness,and probability of selection fit into this logic?

Accepted Answer

The basic logic of probability sampling

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about availability sampling in quantitative studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is too risky to ever yield results that can be of value. 
B)  It is very risky but can yield useful results in some instances. 
C)  Its risks are minimal. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  It is too risky to ever yield results that can be of value. 
B)  It is very risky but can yield useful results in some instances. 
C)  Its risks are minimal. 
D)  None of these.

Question 9

Compare probability designs with nonprobability designs.Identify the kinds of sampling designs available within each of these major categories.Explain a situation in which it would be more appropriate to use probability sampling and one in which nonprobability sampling would be preferred.

Accepted Answer

Probability designs and nonprobability d

Question 10

Telephone directories can be inadequate sampling frames.Suppose the population were defined as "all telephone subscribers in the directory's service area." What criticisms could you make of the telephone directory as a sampling frame?

Accepted Answer

There are several criticisms that can be

Question 11

You are doing research on hospital personnel-orderlies,technicians,nurses,and doctors.You want to be sure you draw a sample that has cases in each of the personnel categories.You want to use probability sampling.An appropriate strategy would be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1,000.How many elements are to be in the sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  5. 
B)  50. 
C)  100. 
D)  200. 
E)  1,000. 
A)  5. 
B)  50. 
C)  100. 
D)  200. 
E)  1,000.

Question 13

Snowball sampling is used when the members of a population are difficult to locate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe deviant case sampling,and give an example of a study in which it would be useful.

Accepted Answer

Deviant case sampling is a method used i

Question 15

Probability samples are advantageous to the researcher because

Accepted Answer

A)  the method by which they are selected limits conscious and unconscious sampling bias, and the accuracy or representativeness of the sample can be estimated. 
B)  there is no sampling error whatsoever. 
C)  they always are perfectly and precisely representative of the population from which they are drawn. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the method by which they are selected limits conscious and unconscious sampling bias, and the accuracy or representativeness of the sample can be estimated. 
B)  there is no sampling error whatsoever. 
C)  they always are perfectly and precisely representative of the population from which they are drawn. 
D)  all of these.

Question 16

The terms population and sampling frame are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Is the use of nonprobability sampling techniques more likely to be acceptable in qualitative studies than in quantitative studies? Explain your answer and give examples.

Accepted Answer

The use of nonprobability sampling techn

Question 18

Selecting a sample that the researcher believes will yield the most comprehensive understanding of a subject based on an intuitive "feel" for the subject is employing quota sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You want to examine the relationship between family size and family cohesion.You use as your sample all the students in this 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)  available sampling. 
A)  simple random sampling. 
B)  quota sampling. 
C)  cluster sampling. 
D)  stratified sampling. 
E)  available sampling.

Question 20

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.

Cluster sampling is a useful sampling procedure for large populations that are geographically scattered.

The unit about which information is collected and which provides the basis of analysis is called the

Which of the following statements is/are true about qualitative sampling methods?

To obtain samples of the same size from strata of varying sizes,it would be necessary to use

Probability sampling ensures that there will be no sampling error whatsoever.

Quantitative studies and qualitative studies are equally likely to employ probability sampling procedures.

What is the basic logic of probability sampling? How do such concepts as homogeneity,heterogeneity,sampling bias,representativeness,and probability of selection fit into this logic?

Which of the following statements is true about availability sampling in quantitative studies?

Compare probability designs with nonprobability designs.Identify the kinds of sampling designs available within each of these major categories.Explain a situation in which it would be more appropriate to use probability sampling and one in which nonprobability sampling would be preferred.

Telephone directories can be inadequate sampling frames.Suppose the population were defined as "all telephone subscribers in the directory's service area." What criticisms could you make of the telephone directory as a sampling frame?

You are doing research on hospital personnel-orderlies,technicians,nurses,and doctors.You want to be sure you draw a sample that has cases in each of the personnel categories.You want to use probability sampling.An appropriate strategy would be

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1,000.How many elements are to be in the sample?

Snowball sampling is used when the members of a population are difficult to locate.

Describe deviant case sampling,and give an example of a study in which it would be useful.

Probability samples are advantageous to the researcher because

The terms population and sampling frame are synonymous.

Is the use of nonprobability sampling techniques more likely to be acceptable in qualitative studies than in quantitative studies? Explain your answer and give examples.

Selecting a sample that the researcher believes will yield the most comprehensive understanding of a subject based on an intuitive "feel" for the subject is employing quota sampling.

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

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

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Exam 11: Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Cluster sampling is a useful sampling procedure for large populations that are geographically scattered.

The unit about which information is collected and which provides the basis of analysis is called the

Which of the following statements is/are true about qualitative sampling methods?

To obtain samples of the same size from strata of varying sizes,it would be necessary to use

Probability sampling ensures that there will be no sampling error whatsoever.

Quantitative studies and qualitative studies are equally likely to employ probability sampling procedures.

What is the basic logic of probability sampling? How do such concepts as homogeneity,heterogeneity,sampling bias,representativeness,and probability of selection fit into this logic?

Which of the following statements is true about availability sampling in quantitative studies?

Compare probability designs with nonprobability designs.Identify the kinds of sampling designs available within each of these major categories.Explain a situation in which it would be more appropriate to use probability sampling and one in which nonprobability sampling would be preferred.

Telephone directories can be inadequate sampling frames.Suppose the population were defined as "all telephone subscribers in the directory's service area." What criticisms could you make of the telephone directory as a sampling frame?

You are doing research on hospital personnel-orderlies,technicians,nurses,and doctors.You want to be sure you draw a sample that has cases in each of the personnel categories.You want to use probability sampling.An appropriate strategy would be

A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1,000.How many elements are to be in the sample?

Snowball sampling is used when the members of a population are difficult to locate.

Describe deviant case sampling,and give an example of a study in which it would be useful.

Probability samples are advantageous to the researcher because

The terms population and sampling frame are synonymous.

Is the use of nonprobability sampling techniques more likely to be acceptable in qualitative studies than in quantitative studies? Explain your answer and give examples.

Selecting a sample that the researcher believes will yield the most comprehensive understanding of a subject based on an intuitive "feel" for the subject is employing quota sampling.

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

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

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Quantitative, qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

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