When Systematic Sample Selection Is Used,the First Item Is Selected

question 32

Multiple Choice

When systematic sample selection is used,the first item is selected randomly and all other items are selected automatically.If the characteristic of interest is not distributed randomly in the population,the systematic selection creates the possibility of

• A)bias.
• B)abnormal frequency distribution.
• C)judgmental intervention in the process.
• D)selecting mostly larger dollar items.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

The beneficial effect on a person's health that arises from the person's expectations rather than from the actual treatment.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Overestimate

Assessing something as more significant, valuable, or numerous than it actually is.

Self-justification

A psychological process where individuals defend their actions and thoughts when they are challenged, to preserve their self-esteem.