Sampling Frame Errors Occur When

question 2

Multiple Choice

Sampling frame errors occur when

• A) some of the elements of the population selected to be part of the sample do not respond
• B) certain parts of the survey population are not represented or are overrepresented in the study
• C) because the information gathered is inaccurate or because mistakes are made while the data is being processed

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Definitions:

Covert Observational Methods

Research methods involving observing subjects without their knowledge, used in psychological and sociological research to gather unperturbed behavioral data.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group harmony leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Durkheim

A founding figure in sociology who explored the social causes of behavior and the foundations of social order, particularly known for his study on suicide.

Sociologist

A social scientist who studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society and social behavior.