A Probability Sample Is One in Which the Members of the Target

question 24

Multiple Choice

A probability sample is one in which the members of the target population ________.

• A)can easily be found for survey purposes
• B)all have an equal chance of being included in the sample
• C)have participated in similar research studies
• D)have agreed to accept an incentive to participate in the research
• E)can be found in malls and other high-traffic areas

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Definitions:

Mudcracks

Patterns of cracks formed by the drying of mud, indicative of alternating wet and dry conditions, found in both modern and ancient sediments.

Cross Beds

Layers of rock that are inclined relative to the horizontal surface, typically formed by wind or water currents.

Fossils

The preserved remains, impressions, or traces of once-living organisms from a past geological age, embedded and preserved in sedimentary rocks.

Marine Layers

Strata of moist ocean air that is cooled below its dew point temperature and thus forms a layer of clouds at the surface or near the surface of a large body of water.