A Random Sample Refers to Which of the Following

question 61

Multiple Choice

A random sample refers to which of the following?

• A) Every person in the target population has an equal chance of being selected.
• B) There is no pre-planning in the selection process.
• C) Every person in the target population who is encountered is selected.
• D) Researchers decide how many persons of certain types they need in the survey.
• E) The poll is unscientific.

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Definitions:

External Factors

Elements outside an organization or system that can affect its performance, including economic conditions, legislation, and social trends.

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals filter and interpret sensory information, focusing on certain aspects while ignoring others, based on expectations and preferences.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or concentration applied in a specific activity or situation.

Selective Screening

The cognitive process through which people filter and focus on important informational cues while ignoring other less relevant data.