When Each Element in a Population Has a Chance to Appear

question 36

Multiple Choice

When each element in a population has a chance to appear in a sample and the researcher can determine what that chance is, we have a:

• A)purposive sample.
• B)representative sample.
• C)quota sample.
• D)probability sample.

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Definitions:

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute passed in the United States in 1890 aimed at promoting economic competitiveness by prohibiting monopolies, cartels, and other forms of anticompetitive behavior.

Decreases Competition

When the number of competitors in the market diminishes, leading to less competition.

Robinson-Patman Act

A federal law in the United States designed to inhibit anticompetitive behaviors among producers by prohibiting price discrimination.

Cost Differences

Variations in the cost of producing or providing goods and services, often influenced by factors such as location, materials, and labor.