A University Hospital Is Interested in Getting a Cross Section

question 123

Multiple Choice

A university hospital is interested in getting a cross section of patients' opinions on proposed changes that will make the hospital stay more like a motel stay in terms of amenities.The cost of the new amenities will be reflected in higher rates.The university hospital used a random number table to select participants from the list of patients who are currently in the hospital.This is an example of a _____ sample.

• A) representational
• B) convenience
• C) nonprobability
• D) synergistic
• E) random

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Definitions:

Brain Plasticity

The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Parietal Region

A portion of the brain located in the upper back area of the skull, important for processing sensory information from various parts of the body.

Sylvian Fissure

A deep groove in the brain's surface separating the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe, also known as the lateral sulcus.

Twin Studies

Research methods that compare the similarity between monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand genetic and environmental influences.