In a Recent Study, the Population of the Affluent Households

question 5

Multiple Choice

In a recent study, the population of the affluent households was defined in four different ways: (1) households with income of $50,000 or more; (2) the top 20 percent of households, as measured by income; (3) households with net worth over $250,000; and (4) households with spendable discretionary income 30 percent higher than that of comparable households. The number and characteristics of the affluent households varied depending upon the definition, underscoring the need to avoid .

• A) population definition error
• B) sampling frame error
• C) respondent selection error
• D) measurement error

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Definitions:

Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

CCK

Cholecystokinin, a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fats and proteins by promoting the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gallbladder.

Submucosa

A layer of tissue beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, providing support and nourishment to the mucosal layer.

Mucosa

The moist tissue layer lining some organs and body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, that secretes mucus.