You Are Reading a Study Which Randomly Selected and Enrolled

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are reading a study which randomly selected and enrolled 45 prisoners from a population of 300,000 prisoners. You know this is an example of what type of sampling methodology?

• A) simple random sampling
• B) stratified sampling
• C) cluster sampling
• D) quota sampling

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Definitions:

False Beliefs

Convictions or understandings that are not congruent with reality, often studied in the context of developmental psychology and social cognition.

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.

Evidence

Information or facts presented in support of an assertion, claim, or case, often used to prove or disprove something.

Socially Withdrawn

A behavior characterized by a significant reduction in social interaction and preference for solitude.