Which of the Following Is True of Probability Sampling

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of probability sampling?

• A)It is the best way to obtain a representative sample.
• B)It is the same as random assignment.
• C)It results in larger samples than nonprobability sampling.
• D)It should be used when external validity is not the goal of the study.

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Definitions:

Selection Biases

The distortion of statistical analysis resulting from the method of collecting samples, leading to non-representative samples that do not reflect the true population.

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