You Are Interested in the Experiences of Different Ethnic Groups

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are interested in the experiences of different ethnic groups within a particular neighborhood. You decide that even though the ethnic groups appear in different proportions within the neighborhood, you would like to randomly select participants in a way that will yield an equal percentage of each group represented in your final sample. What type of sampling are you proposing?

• A) simple random sampling
• B) proportional stratified sampling
• C) disproportional stratified sampling
• D) cluster sampling

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Definitions:

Low-Income Families

Households earning significantly below the median income of their geographical location, often leading to financial stress and limited access to resources.

Behavioral Changes

Modifications or adaptations in human or animal behavior, often as a result of psychological, social, or environmental factors.

Day Care

A service that provides care and supervision for children during the day, particularly while parents are at work.

Cross-Cultural

Pertains to or comparing different cultures or the comparison of different societal norms and values.