Author Question: Which of the following is a simple random sample of people at a party? a. People count off by ... (Read 42 times)

chandani · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following is a simple random sample of people at a party?

a. People count off by 4's. All of the 1's are chosen for the sample.
b. Each couple puts their names on one slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn.
c. Each person puts his or her name on a slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn.
d. Give each person a number as they come to the party. Every fourth number is chosen for the sample.

Question 2

Which of the following is a non-random sample chosen for some characteristic that it posses?

a. Random sample
b. Systematic sample
c. Cluster sample
d. Purposive