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:

Exhibitionists

Individuals who exhibit a compulsion to display parts of their body, especially the genitals, to an unsuspecting audience, often as an act for sexual gratification.

Shock Reaction

A severe physical or emotional response to a traumatic or surprising event, characterized by rapid heartbeat, faintness, and sometimes unconsciousness.

Sexually Abused

A term describing the experience of being subjected to unwanted sexual activities or contact, often involving coercion or manipulation, and can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being.

Pedophiles

Individuals who are sexually attracted to prepubescent children, a condition considered a psychiatric disorder when it leads to distress or impairs social functioning.