Which of the Following Is a Potential Limitation of Using

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential limitation of using probability sampling to predict a population attitude?

• A) People may change their attitudes on important topics after the sample is collected.
• B) Random samples are generally poor predictors of population characteristics.
• C) The population has greater variability than does the sample.
• D) Probability samples tend to have extremely high standard deviations.

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Definitions:

Context Effects

The influence of environmental factors on one's perception of a stimulus.

Environmental Surroundings

The physical, social, and cultural context in which an individual lives and operates, which can influence behavior and mental processes.

Perceptual Set

A readiness to perceive a particular stimulus in a certain way, influenced by expectations, emotions, and experiences.

Masking Stimulus

A visual or auditory stimulus presented immediately before or after a target stimulus, making the target harder to perceive or recognize.