There Are Three Phases in Both Statistical and Nonstatistical Sampling

question 101

Multiple Choice

There are three phases in both statistical and nonstatistical sampling. The first phase is to

• A) generate random numbers for the sample.
• B) evaluate the results.
• C) plan the sample.
• D) select the sample.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Situational Attributional Tendency

The tendency to attribute an individual's behavior to situational factors rather than to internal personality traits.

Internal Characteristics

The traits, attributes, or features that originate within an individual's psychological or biological makeup.

Defensive Attribution

A psychological process by which individuals tend to ascribe fewer vulnerabilities to themselves than to others to avoid feeling vulnerable to misfortunes.