The Purpose of a Pilot Sample Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a pilot sample is:

• A) to provide a better idea of what the population mean will be.
• B) to help clarify how the sampling process will be performed.
• C) to provide an idea of what the population standard deviation might be.
• D) to save time and money instead of having to carry out a full sampling plan.

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Definitions:

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Activities engaged in for relaxation, enjoyment, or entertainment during free time.

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A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep, leading to impairments in daytime functioning.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change or respond as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

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To control or influence a person, situation, or system cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously, often to gain an advantage.