How Are Cases Chosen for a Random Sample

question 27

Multiple Choice

How are cases chosen for a random sample?

• A) so that each case has an equal chance of being selected
• B) by preconceived ideas of which cases will support the hypothesis
• C) on the basis of some standard criterion, such as size of population
• D) from among materials the researcher happens to have at home or in the office

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Definitions:

Infancy

The early stage of childhood that spans from birth to 2 years, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development.

Oral Stage

is the first stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, occurring from birth to about 18 months, where an infant's pleasure centers are in the mouth.

Oedipus Complex

A Freudian concept in psychoanalytic theory that describes a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with their same-sex parent.

Sexual Attachment

A form of emotional bonding or connection between individuals that incorporates sexual intimacy or attraction.