All of the following EXCEPT ________ have had a negative effect on the not-at-home nonsampling error that may occur in a study.
a. technological advances in answering machines and services
b. landline and cellular telephone caller ID
c. seasonal variations, particularly during the holidays
d. All of these choices have had a negative effect on not-at-homes.
Question 2Relative to cold-calling, setting an appoint has no real advantages.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3________ error occurs when estimates are based on only on a sample of the population rather than on the entire population.
a. Refusal
b. Sampling
c. Not-at-home
d. Validity
Question 4Relative to cold-calling, setting an appointment demonstrates respect for the prospect's time.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5While surveying college students who attend Hou University, the researchers excluded students who live in off-campus apartments. They did not include a section of their target population that led to a ________ error.
a. noncoverage
b. sampling
c. nonsampling
d. nonresponse
Question 6Many gatekeepers view cold-calling as a violation of proper business etiquette.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7A ________ error is an estimate arising at any stage in a survey from sources of varying interpretation of questions by enumerators, unwillingness or inability of participants to give correct answers, and the non-response rate of participants.
a. noncoverage
b. sampling
c. nonsampling
d. response