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savannahhooper · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which statement regarding sample size is most accurate?

a. Studies with smaller sample sizes have more accurate results.
b. Studies with smaller sample sizes are more likely to be representative of the target population.
c. Studies with larger sample sizes have more accurate results.
d. Studies with larger sample sizes are more likely to be representative of the target population.

Question 2

What are types of nonprobability of sampling? (Select all that apply.)

a. Purposive
b. Quota
c. Stratified random
d. Multistage (cluster)
e. Convenience

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Smaller sample sizes may be associated with less accurate results.
B Smaller sample sizes are more likely to be unrepresentative of the population.
C Sample size does not guarantee accuracy of the results.
D In general, studies with larger sample sizes are more representative of the population.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E

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Correct Purposive sampling is a nonprobability type.
Quota sampling is a nonprobability type.
Convenience sampling is a nonprobability type.
Incorrect Stratified random is probability sampling.
Cluster sampling is probability sampling.