Which of the Following Scenarios Will Yield a Nonprobability Sample

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios will yield a nonprobability sample?

• A) The subjects of the sample are chosen on the basis of known probability.
• B) Items or individuals are chosen without regard to their probability of occurrence.
• C) Every individual or item from the frame has an equal chance of being selected. Selection may be with replacement or without replacement.
• D) Decide on a sample size, n; divide the frame of N individuals into groups of k individuals where k = N/n; randomly select one individual from the first group; select every kth individual thereafter.

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Definitions:

Venous Blood

Blood that is returning to the heart through veins after having circulated through the body, characterized by its dark red color due to lower oxygen content.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

Precapillary Sphincters

Ring-like muscles located at the entrance of capillaries, controlling blood flow into the capillaries by contraction and relaxation.