A Coin Collector Has Over 54 Books Containing Varying Number

question 57

Multiple Choice

A coin collector has over 54 books containing varying number of coins of various denominations. He is very interested in knowing the value of the collection, but does not want to take the time to look up the value of each coin in the collection. He decides to randomly select 4 books and determines the value of each coin in each of the 4 books by looking up the coin in an online pricing book. What kind of sampling does this illustrate?

• A)Systematic
• B)Stratified
• C)Cluster
• D)Random sampling

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Definitions:

Superordinate

A term used to describe a higher-level or more general category in classification systems to which subcategories belong.

Subordinate

Lower in rank or position, often referring to an individual who is under the authority or control of another within an organizational or hierarchical structure.

Complex

A psychological term referring to a related group of emotionally significant ideas that cause distress or disturbance.

Classical View

In philosophy, the perspective that holds certain concepts or categories as absolute and universally applicable, often in contrast to more relativistic or subjective views.