Your Research Methods Class Has Been Given an Assignment to Measure

question 84

Essay

Your research methods class has been given an assignment to measure the student body of your university with respect to their attitudes about the death penalty. To ensure equal representation of undergraduates, graduate students, and all majors, what sampling technique would you use? How would you go about pulling that sample? What would you need to know before that sample is pulled?

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Definitions:

Aboriginals

Indigenous peoples native to a land or region, especially referring to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada.

American West

A region of the United States located west of the Mississippi River, characterized by its diverse landscapes, history of expansion and settlement, and cultural significance.

Agricultural Production

Refers to the process of cultivating crops and livestock for human consumption and use.