The Distinguishing Feature of Nonprobability Sampling Plans Is That

question 78

Multiple Choice

The distinguishing feature of nonprobability sampling plans is that

• A) they allow an assessment of sampling error.
• B) they are not as representative of the population as probability samples.
• C) they involve personal judgment somewhere in the selection of sample elements.
• D) there is only one basic type of nonprobability sample while there are several types of probability samples.
• E) they tend to be more expensive than probability samples.

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