Which of the Following Statements About Sampling Is True

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sampling is true?

• A) It is pretty easy to draw a random sample of the population in order to measure public opinion accurately.
• B) The larger the sample the more closely the sample's answers will closely approximate the answers if the entire population could be asked.
• C) Larger samples are always better so the results from a sample of 2,000 will be twice as accurate as the results from a sample of 1,000.
• D) Pollsters who can draw good samples can virtually eliminate any errors in polling.

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Definitions:

ABAB Design

A type of experimental design where treatment and control conditions are alternated to determine their effect on the target behavior.

Symptom Exacerbation

The worsening or intensification of symptoms of a disease or condition.

Exacerbation Study

Research focused on determining factors that worsen symptoms or a condition, particularly in the context of chronic diseases.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs.