Which of These Gives an Accurate Example of a Researcher's

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these gives an accurate example of a researcher's sampling universe?

• A) An investigator wants to understand high school drop-out rates, so she draws her sample from all the high school students in her city.
• B) An investigator wishes to understand parents' vaccination decisions, so he reads a selection of papers already published on the anti-vaccination movement.
• C) A researcher hopes to explain the relationship between divorce rates and religious belief, so she interviews one divorced couple about their faith.
• D) A researcher plans to teach safe sex to teens, so he provides leaflets and workshops to local clinics.

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Definitions:

Risk Neutral

A risk neutral person or entity is indifferent between choices with different levels of risk, focusing solely on the expected outcome without concern for the variability of returns.

Risk Averse

Personality or preference indicating a tendency to avoid taking risks, preferring certainty or less risky options.

Income

The money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, through investments, or from benefits.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks an individual's preferences for various combinations of goods and services based on the level of satisfaction (utility) they provide.