A Disadvantage of Cluster Sampling Is That a Portion of the Population

question 9

True/False

A disadvantage of cluster sampling is that a portion of the population may be missed in the sample, giving the researcher a sample that is not fully representative of the population.

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Definitions:

Thalidomide

A drug that was once used to treat morning sickness in pregnant women but was found to cause severe birth defects when taken during pregnancy.

Birth Defects

Congenital disorders or abnormalities in structure, function, or metabolism present at birth that can lead to physical or mental disabilities.

Marijuana

A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used medically or recreationally.

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