Which of the Following Sampling Techniques Is Likely to Create

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sampling techniques is likely to create the largest amount of sampling error?

• A) stratified random sample
• B) simple random sample
• C) volunteer sample
• D) none of the above (all are equivalent in terms of sampling error)

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Definitions:

Price-Fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to set prices at a certain level, rather than allowing them to be determined by the free market.

Legal Cartel Theory

The concept that under specific regulatory frameworks, cartels may operate legally, typically in industries subject to intense regulation for public interest.

Natural Monopolies

Industries where a single firm can supply a product or service at a lower cost than any potential competitor, often due to economies of scale.

Deregulate

The process of removing or reducing government regulations or restrictions in an industry to allow for more freedom and competition.