A Researcher Wishes to Sample from a Population in Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

A researcher wishes to sample from a population in which two important segments make up less than 2% of the population, but wishes to develop confidence intervals describing their behaviors. Which type of sampling is most appropriate?

• A) Stratified sampling
• B) Convenience sampling
• C) Systematic sampling
• D) Simple random sampling
• E) Judgment sampling

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Definitions:

Atrophied Muscles

Muscle wasting or decrease in muscle mass due to lack of use, disease, or injury.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist on the thumb side, commonly used to measure heart rate and rhythm as part of a physical examination.

Hemiplegia

The paralysis of one side of the body, typically caused by a brain injury or stroke, affecting the arm and leg of the same side.

Bed Mobility

The ability to change and control body position in bed efficiently and independently, crucial for individuals with physical limitations or recovering from surgery.