A sampling frame:
a. is a list of population elements from which the sample will be drawn.
b. is the list of population elements actually included in the sample.
c. usually provides biased statistics.
d. is a form of probability sampling.
e. is a form of nonprobability sampling.
Question 2Sample size depends upon the:
a. type of sample.
b. statistic in question.
c. homogeneity of the population.
d. Both a and c.
e. a, b, and c.
Question 3Ten volunteers are requested from your class to test a new bicycle. Of these ten, two are selected at random for the actual tests. The sampling frame consists of:
a. the students who were selected for the actual tests.
b. the students who volunteered.
c. all the students in the class.
d. the students who were not selected.
e. all the students in the school.
Question 4Samples are often used to infer something about a population rather than canvassing the population itself because they are typically:
a. cheaper than complete counts.
b. faster than complete counts.
c. more accurate than complete counts.
d. Both a and b.
e. a, b, and c.
Question 5A complete canvass of a population is called a:
a. sample.
b. census.
c. sampling frame.
d. population.
e. directory.
Question 6Which of the following conclusions to the sentence is INCORRECT? It is often preferable to sample rather than canvass a population because...
a. complete counts of populations of even moderate size are very costly and time consuming.
b. the information will be obsolete by the time the census is complete.
c. in some cases a census is impossible.
d. a sample has less potential for nonsampling error.
e. statistical procedures cannot be used on population data.
Question 7Discuss at least five (5) rules researchers should keep in mind in trying to develop bias-free questions.
Question 8A question that calls for two responses and creates confusion for the respondent is called a(n) ____________________ question.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 9A(n) ____________________ question is framed so as to give the respondent a clue as to how he or she should answer.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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