The Polson Pole and Fence Company Recently Did a Quality

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Polson Pole and Fence Company recently did a quality check on the length of fence posts. To do this, each of the 400 posts in inventory was numbered. Numbers from 1 to 400 were placed in a bowl. Twenty numbers were selected from the bowl without looking. These 20 poles were the ones selected for the study. This type of sampling is called:

• A) cluster sampling.
• B) simple random sampling.
• C) nonstatistical.
• D) convenience sampling.

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Definitions:

Rational Method

An approach based on reason and logic in decision-making or problem-solving, often involving systematic steps.

P-value

A statistical parameter that indicates whether the observed results of a study could occur by chance, typically used in hypothesis testing.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between certain characteristics or variables under investigation.

S Data

Information collected from self-reports used to understand individual perceptions or attitudes.