As Part of Their Work in a Research Methods Class

question 138

Multiple Choice

As part of their work in a research methods class, a group of psychology students devised a survey to assess the relation between stress and health.Each member of the class administered the survey to 10 friends, and the data were then pooled.What method of sampling was used?

• A) random
• B) convenience
• C) representative
• D) population

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Definitions:

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Brym and Lie

A reference to authors Robert Brym and John Lie, known for their contributions to sociology, including works on social theory and sociological research.