What Is a Protocol

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Multiple Choice

What is a protocol?

• A)Software that prevents direct communication between a sending and receiving computer and is used to monitor packets for security reasons.
• B)A standard that specifies the format of data as well as the rules to be followed during transmission.
• C)A simple network protocol that allows the transfer of files between two computers on the Internet.
• D)A standard Internet protocol that provides the technical foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks.

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sampling

Simple random sampling is a statistical method where every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected to form a sample, ensuring unbiased representation.

Stratified Random Sampling

A sampling method that involves dividing a population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each group, ensuring representation.

Sampling Techniques

Methods used in statistics to select individual observations intended to yield some knowledge about a population of concern.

Primary Research

The collection of original data through direct methods such as surveys, interviews, experiments, or observation, as part of a research study.