Probability Sampling Techniques Tend to Be the Methods of Choice

question 128

True/False

Probability sampling techniques tend to be the methods of choice for descriptive research while nonprobability sampling tends to be used for exploratory research.

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Definitions:

Probability Distribution

A mathematical function that calculates the likelihood of various possible results in an experiment.

Uniformly Distributed

A distribution where all outcomes are equally likely across the range of the distribution.

Random Variable

A variable whose possible values are outcomes of a statistical experiment and which can vary randomly.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).