When Would It Be Preferable to Use a Nonprobability Sample

question 27

Essay

When would it be preferable to use a nonprobability sample? Why would we need to do so? What concerns or limitations would we have to deal with? Give examples.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Map

An internal representation of the spatial relationships between objects in an individual's environment, facilitating navigation and understanding of the world.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction.

Variable Ratio

Variable ratio is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior after it has been learned.

Tobacco Use

The act of consuming tobacco products, including smoking cigarettes, cigars, or using smokeless tobacco.