A Cluster Sample Usually Does Not Qualify as a True

question 27

Multiple Choice

A cluster sample usually does not qualify as a true random sample because ____.

• A) the specific groups selected are not selected by a random process
• B) the selections are not independent of each other
• C) the individuals within each group are usually not independent
• D) replacement is typically included in the sampling procedure

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Definitions:

Habituation Method

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Visual Preferences

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