Sampling Techniques That Do Not Use Chance Selection Procedures and Rely

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sampling techniques that do not use chance selection procedures and rely on the personal judgment of the researcher are called ________.

• A) probability sampling techniques
• B) nonprobability sampling techniques
• C) stratified sampling
• D) cluster sampling
• E) semantic differential sampling

Recognize the effect of increasing sample size on reducing the margin of error for a given confidence level.

Understand the central limit theorem and its role in forming confidence intervals from various distributions.

Realize the importance of framing the research question correctly to choose the appropriate type of hypothesis test.

Comprehend the relationship between sample size, standard deviation, and the z* value when computing the margin of error.

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