A Study in Which Participants Have Been Selected at Random

question 53

Multiple Choice

A study in which participants have been selected at random to accurately represent the population of interest in terms of gender, racial, socioeconomic, behavioural, and other characteristics is known as ___________.

• A) rigid sampling
• B) purposeful sampling
• C) random sampling
• D) reliability

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Culture

An organizational culture characterized by formal procedures, hierarchical structure, and a clear division of labor, emphasizing control and authority.

Standardization

The process of making something conform to a standard in order to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Clan Culture

A type of organizational culture that emphasizes family-like relationships, where loyalty, tradition, and values are cherished.

Formality

The degree of adherence to established conventions, rules, or ceremonial procedures.