A Survey Sampling Aimed at Being Both Random and Highly

question 58

Multiple Choice

A survey sampling aimed at being both random and highly representative must involve selecting which of the following?

• A)Geographic districts to sample, their religious characteristics, and random selection of which people to question from various categories
• B)Republican districts to sample, their population characteristics, and random selection of which people to question from various categories
• C)Geographic districts to sample, their population characteristics, and random selection of which people to question from a very narrow range of categories
• D)Geographic districts to sample, their population characteristics, and random selection of which people to question from various categories

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Definitions:

Situational Attribution

The act of ascribing an individual's actions to outside or situational causes.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or inherent traits rather than to situational factors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, often leading to a change in belief or behavior to reduce discomfort.

Foot-In-The-Door

A compliance technique where a small initial request is made which is easy to agree to, followed by a larger request.