Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct Regarding Probabilistic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding probabilistic and nonprobabilistic sample selection?

• A) In probabilistic selection, every population item has a known chance of being selected.
• B) It is acceptable to evaluate a nonprobabilistic sample using statistical methods.
• C) Probabilistic selection is required for all statistical sampling methods.
• D) Both probabilistic and nonprobabilistic methods are acceptable and commonly used.

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Definitions:

System II

refers to the deliberative, analytical and slower thinking process in dual-process theories of cognition.

Induction

A reasoning process that involves making generalizations based on specific observations or instances.

Deduction

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the stated premises, implying the truth of the conclusion if the premises are true.

Reasoning

The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.