The Chief Aim of Probability Sampling Is to Be Able

question 7

Multiple Choice

The chief aim of probability sampling is to be able to select:

• A)simple random samples
• B)a sample whose statistics will accurately portray an unknown population parameter
• C)a sample whose parameters will accurately portray an unknown population statistic
• D)a sample whose statistics will accurately portray a known population parameter
• E)a sample whose unknown statistics will accurately portray a known parameter

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Definitions:

Chemoautotroph

An organism that derives its energy from chemicals and synthesizes its own organic compounds from carbon dioxide.

Mutualism

In ecology, a symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit from the association. Compare with parasitism and commensalism.

Photoautotroph

An organism that obtains energy from light and synthesizes organic compounds from inorganic raw materials; includes plants, algae, and some bacteria. Compare with photoheterotroph, chemoautotroph, and chemoheterotroph.

Fumigallin

A chemical compound originally discovered for its antibiotic properties, often mentioned in the context of beekeeping to treat nosema disease.