When We Use Estimation to Determine the Value of a Parameter

question 36

Multiple Choice

When we use estimation to determine the value of a parameter, we always use random sampling, rather than convenience sampling or judgment sampling, because random sampling:

• A) avoids the errors inherent in judgment sampling.
• B) avoids the errors inherent in convenience sampling.
• C) avoids the errors inherent in voluntary response sampling.
• D) eliminates the systematic error or bias that arises in nonrandom sampling.

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