Determine the Sampling Technique Which Is Used

question 74

Multiple Choice

Determine the sampling technique which is used
-An education researcher randomly selects 85 of the nation s junior colleges and interviews all of the professors at each school. What sampling technique was used

• A) cluster
• B) random
• C) stratified
• D) convenience
• E) systematic

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Definitions:

Coincidental Occurrence

An event or circumstance that occurs at the same time by chance but without any causal connection.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists, often due to cognitive biases.

Predictive Accuracy

The degree to which a forecast or prediction correctly anticipates future events or outcomes.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments where participants are allocated to different groups in a way that ensures each has an equal chance of being assigned to any group, reducing bias.