Which of the Following Yields a Simple Random Sample

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following yields a simple random sample?

• A) All students in a class are divided into groups of 15. One student is randomly chosen from the first group, the remaining observations are every 15th student thereafter.
• B) The best 15 students, according to the opinion of the instructor, in a class are selected.
• C) The names of 50 students in a class are written on 50 different pieces of paper and put in a hat. The first 15 pieces of paper are selected blindly one at a time without replacing them back in the hat after shuffling the papers thoroughly.
• D) All students in a class are divided into groups according to the rows in which they are seated. One of the groups is randomly selected.

Understand the expectancy theory of motivation, including the roles of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence in influencing motivation.

Comprehend goal-setting theory, how goal specificity and difficulty affect performance, and the importance of participatory goal setting.

Recognize the psychological and behavioral responses to perceived inequities in the workplace and strategies for addressing them.

Understand the impact of performance-contingent rewards on motivation and how managers can use them to influence motivation positively.

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Definitions:

Spinocerebellar Tract

A nerve pathway that carries proprioceptive information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, involved in coordinating movement.

Comparator Function

A mechanism or process that compares two values or inputs, often used in electronics, computing, and regulatory processes to maintain a desired state.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons that sense the position and movement of the body parts.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sensation of touch and pressure.