Question 1

The nonprobability sampling procedure that includes participants identified by investigators, and any other persons referred by those participants, is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  quota sample. 
B)  convenience sample. 
C)  snowball sample. 
D)  judgmental sample.

Question 2

The purpose of using a pilot test is to identify and correct any problems prior to implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List three of the basic guidelines for visual appearance of a survey.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three of the basic guidelines for...

Question 4

Which of the following refers to a measurement instrument that measures only one concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scale 
B)  Questionnaire 
C)  Survey 
D)  Test

Question 5

Intrarater reliability is important to consider when multiple observers rate the same event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following refers to consistency in the measurement process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity 
B)  Specificity 
C)  Sensitivity 
D)  Reliability

Question 7

The process of assigning numbers or labels to objects, events, or people according to a particular set of rules is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  data. 
B)  assessment. 
C)  measurement. 
D)  sampling.

Question 8

For sampling purposes, a group of individuals specified by time or place is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  sample. 
B)  universe. 
C)  population. 
D)  survey population.

Question 9

If health education specialists wish to be sure their sample reflects equal representation from the strata of the survey population, they should use the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic sample 
B)  matrix stratified sample 
C)  fishbowl sample 
D)  nonproportional stratified random sample

Question 10

Attitude and level of satisfaction with a programs are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  nominal level measurement. 
B)  ordinal level measurement. 
C)  ratio measurement. 
D)  reliable measurement.

Question 11

Samples that provide an equal chance for all people in a population to be selected are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  probability samples. 
B)  non-probability samples. 
C)  reliability samples. 
D)  self-reporting.

Question 12

Internal consistency is a common method of determining validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Measurement, Measures, Measurement Instruments, and Sampling

The nonprobability sampling procedure that includes participants identified by investigators, and any other persons referred by those participants, is called a

The purpose of using a pilot test is to identify and correct any problems prior to implementation.

List three of the basic guidelines for visual appearance of a survey.

Which of the following refers to a measurement instrument that measures only one concept?

Intrarater reliability is important to consider when multiple observers rate the same event.

Which of the following refers to consistency in the measurement process?

The process of assigning numbers or labels to objects, events, or people according to a particular set of rules is defined as

For sampling purposes, a group of individuals specified by time or place is referred to as a

If health education specialists wish to be sure their sample reflects equal representation from the strata of the survey population, they should use the ________ method.

Attitude and level of satisfaction with a programs are examples of

Samples that provide an equal chance for all people in a population to be selected are known as

Internal consistency is a common method of determining validity.