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For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -in order to poll residents about the election, a researcher used a computer to generate phone number digits and called the first 1000 names on the list

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simple random - random digit dialing

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Stratified Random sampling involves:

A) choosing every N^th element from a sampling frame or population
B) establishing categories and randomly selecting elements to fill those categories
C) stopping people walking along the street who meet quotas on certain characteristics, such as race or gender
D) dividing the population into clusters and randomly selecting from within those clusters at several different stages

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Compare the following: -parameter and statistic

A sampling design that asks the same questions of different people over time is called a longitudinal cohort study.

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -as part of their requirements for a course, all the students in Intro Psychology completed a questionnaire

Compare the following: -longitudinal panel sample and longitudinal trend sample

Explain what the strengths and weaknesses are when you distribute surveys to your research methods class to complete.

How is the sampling interval determined for systematic sampling?

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -researcher surveyed the first 25 women and the first 25 men who entered the dining hall during lunch

The element about which you are observing and collecting data, such as a person, a newspaper, or an organization, is called the

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -members of the local motorcycle club complete questionnaires and are then asked to give questionnaires to other people they know who own motorcycles who are also asked to give some questionnaires to their friends

Sampling error is the difference between the sample statistics we find in our study and the true parameters of the population.

Compare the following: -quota sampling and stratified random sampling

For each of the following studies, state what method of sampling was used. -researcher divides the number of people she wants to survey by the total number of people in the population, and then chooses every n^th person to get the survey