The Selection of a Sample That Is Truly Representative of the Population

question 12

Multiple Choice

The selection of a sample that is truly representative of the population of interest is crucial in which research method?

• A) Ecological analysis
• B) Experiments
• C) Unobtrusive research
• D) Survey research

Understand the basic concepts and terminology of data analysis such as data mining, big data, and pivot tables.

Recognize the importance and applications of data sets in various fields.

Familiarize with software tools and programming languages used in data analysis, specifically SPSS.

Identify privacy concerns and ethical considerations in data collection and analysis.

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that characterize an organization and influence its members' behaviors and attitudes.

Thick Description

The writing of narrative accounts that provide rich insight into the complex meaning patterns that underlie people’s collective behavior; associated with ethnographic research.

Interpretive Study

A research method focusing on understanding phenomena through the meanings that people assign to them, typically qualitative in nature.

Classroom Culture

The set of beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that shape and influence every aspect of how a school functions.