Provide an Appropriate Response

question 19

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
-A researcher obtains a sample of high school teachers in his school district by randomly selecting 10 high schools and interviewing all the teachers at each of these 10 schools. What kind of sampling is being used here? Will the resulting sample be a simple random sample of the population of teachers in the school district? Explain your thinking.

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Definitions:

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and algae, that can be seen only with a microscope.

Aseptic Technique

Methods used to prevent contamination by pathogens, particularly in medical procedures or laboratory environments.

Anesthetic

A substance used to induce anesthesia, temporarily reducing or eliminating sensation, often used in surgical procedures to prevent pain.

Forceps

A handheld, hinged instrument used for grasping and holding objects, often used in medical procedures.