Question 1

______ sampling is appropriate when there are subgroups in the population that are naturally formed and relatively homogeneous. Any one of these groups can be viewed as a population or sub-population in its own right.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratified 
B)  Proportionately stratified 
C)  Disproportionately 
D)  Grouping 
E)  Cluster

Question 2

Compare and contrast probability and non-probability sampling and list the methods used in each type.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A snowball sample is also called a(n) _____ sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  referral 
B)  quota 
C)  network 
D)  extended 
E)  viral

Question 4

The ____ sampling approach to drawing a sample from the target population requires the researcher to partition the target population into relatively homogeneous subgroups that are distinct and non-overlapping.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple random 
B)  systematic 
C)  stratified 
D)  cluster 
E)  snowball

Question 5

The Yellow Pages listing of veterinarians, the telephone directory listing of individuals, a company's internal database listing its employees and/or customers, electronic directories available on the Internet, or a university's registration list are all examples of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sample 
B)  sampling frame 
C)  sampling unit 
D)  respondent 
E)  subject

Question 6

Stratified sampling requires a researcher to partition the sampling frame into subgroups that are mixed and overlapping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A researcher is examining the effect election outcomes have on company stock prices. Companies represent the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision points 
B)  representatives 
C)  sampling frame 
D)  subjects 
E)  sampling unit

Question 8

The group of knowledgeable people about a particular topic is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  experts 
B)  employees 
C)  respondents 
D)  a census 
E)  the population

Question 9

Explain the stratified sampling approach and the difference between proportionally and disproportionately stratified sampling. Give an example of when each would be used.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is a type of non-probability sampling method?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Another term for population is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sample 
B)  universe 
C)  unit 
D)  element 
E)  census

Question 12

____ sampling is a process that involves randomly selecting an initial starting point on a list, and thereafter every nth element in the sampling frame is selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple random 
B)  Systematic 
C)  Stratified 
D)  Proportionately Stratified 
E)  Cluster

Question 13

What are the two broad categories into which traditional sampling methods can be divided?

Accepted Answer

A)  sampling frame and sampling unit 
B)  simple and complex 
C)  probability and convenience 
D)  probability and random 
E)  probability and nonprobability

Question 14

What does the researcher need to know to apply a statistical formula for the calculation of the appropriate sample size?

Accepted Answer

A)  degree of confidence, variability, and population size 
B)  population size, desired precision, and variability 
C)  degree of confidence, population size, and desired precision 
D)  degree of confidence, variability, and desired precision 
E)  degree of confidence, variability, desired precision, and population size

Question 15

Stratified samples are selected in the two following ways: _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  probability and non-probability 
B)  snowball and referral 
C)  single and multi-stage 
D)  proportionately and disproportionately 
E)  quota and random

Question 16

What considerations need to be taken into account when determining the appropriate efficient sample size, and how does a researcher determine the appropriate sample size?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which type of sampling involves a sequence of stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  multidimensional sampling 
B)  sequential sampling 
C)  stepwise sampling 
D)  multistage cluster sampling 
E)  stratified sampling

Question 18

A sampling unit is the complete group of objects or elements relevant to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A sample is considered to be _____of the population from which it is drawn if it mirrors characteristics of the population thereby minimizing the errors associated with sampling.

Accepted Answer

A)  representative 
B)  of sufficient size 
C)  probabilistic 
D)  non-probabilistic 
E)  random

Question 20

A researcher studying the effect of brands appearing in movies on consumers' attitudes has determined that there should be twice as many sampling elements in the 18-25 age group as there are in the other age groups because this group is the most frequent moviegoers. Which type of sampling method is this researcher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple random sampling 
B)  cluster sampling 
C)  quota sampling 
D)  biased sampling 
E)  multistage sampling

Exam 7: Sampling Approaches and Considerations

______ sampling is appropriate when there are subgroups in the population that are naturally formed and relatively homogeneous. Any one of these groups can be viewed as a population or sub-population in its own right.

Compare and contrast probability and non-probability sampling and list the methods used in each type.

A snowball sample is also called a(n) _____ sample.

The ____ sampling approach to drawing a sample from the target population requires the researcher to partition the target population into relatively homogeneous subgroups that are distinct and non-overlapping.

The Yellow Pages listing of veterinarians, the telephone directory listing of individuals, a company's internal database listing its employees and/or customers, electronic directories available on the Internet, or a university's registration list are all examples of a _____.

Stratified sampling requires a researcher to partition the sampling frame into subgroups that are mixed and overlapping.

A researcher is examining the effect election outcomes have on company stock prices. Companies represent the _____.

The group of knowledgeable people about a particular topic is referred to as _____.

Explain the stratified sampling approach and the difference between proportionally and disproportionately stratified sampling. Give an example of when each would be used.

Which of the following is a type of non-probability sampling method?

Another term for population is _____.

____ sampling is a process that involves randomly selecting an initial starting point on a list, and thereafter every n^th element in the sampling frame is selected.

What are the two broad categories into which traditional sampling methods can be divided?

What does the researcher need to know to apply a statistical formula for the calculation of the appropriate sample size?

Stratified samples are selected in the two following ways: _____.

What considerations need to be taken into account when determining the appropriate efficient sample size, and how does a researcher determine the appropriate sample size?

Which type of sampling involves a sequence of stages?

A sampling unit is the complete group of objects or elements relevant to the research project.

A sample is considered to be _____of the population from which it is drawn if it mirrors characteristics of the population thereby minimizing the errors associated with sampling.