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Yolanda

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Which is the best statement that differentiates between the sizes of samples and populations?
 
  a. A sample has a maximum size; a population does not.
  b. A sample cannot be the same size as a population.
  c. If a person is a member of a population, he or she is a member of the sample chosen from that population.
  d. A population is usually larger than a sample.

Question 2

What does a quantitative research instrument measure?
 
  a. The level of measurement
  b. A statistical test
  c. Itself, for validity
  d. A study variable



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nguyenhoanhat

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The population is all the elements (individuals, objects, or substances) that meet certain criteria for inclusion in a given universe. The researcher must determine which population is accessible and can be best represented by the study sample. A sample is a subset of the population that is selected for a particular study. Being a subset, the sample is either smaller than the population or, very occasionally, equal in size to it; it cannot be larger.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When conducting a quantitative study, the researcher attempts to use the most precise instruments available to measure the study variables.




Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


connor417

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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