A Nonprobability Sampling Method in Which Elements Are Selected to Ensure

question 52

Multiple Choice

A nonprobability sampling method in which elements are selected to ensure that the sample represents certain characteristics in proportion to their prevalence in the population is

• A)Proportionate stratified sampling
• B)Quota sampling
• C)Purposive sampling
• D)Snowball sampling

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Definitions:

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.

Accurate Representation

is the degree to which an account or depiction reflects the true nature or details of the subject being represented.

Internal Validity

refers to the extent to which a study can demonstrate a clear cause-and-effect relationship between variables, unconfounded by extraneous factors.