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jake

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following samples is least likely to be representative of the overall population?
 
  a. Convenience
  b. Quota
  c. Random
  d. Stratified random

Question 2

Which of the following types of sampling is considered to be the weakest?
 
  a. Cluster
  b. Convenience
  c. Quota
  d. Systematic


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Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Multiple biases may exist in a convenience sample, some of which may be subtle and unrecognized. There is little opportunity to control for bias in a convenience sample.
Quota provides for more representation than convenience sampling.
Random sampling provides the most representative sample for studies.
Stratified random sampling is a form of probability sampling and provides a representative sample for study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Multiple biases may exist in a convenience sample, some of which may be subtle and unrecognized. There is little opportunity to control for bias in a convenience sample.
Cluster sampling is a type of random sampling and much stronger than convenience sampling.
Quota provides for a more representative sample than convenience sampling, so it is stronger.
Systematic sampling is a type of random sampling and much stronger than convenience sampling.


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

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