If One Selects a Sample by Beginning with a Random

question 3

Multiple Choice

If one selects a sample by beginning with a random start of an element and then selecting every k^th element in the frame for inclusion in the sample,which type of sampling method is being used?

• A) Simple random
• B) Systematic
• C) Cluster
• D) Stratified
• E) Double

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Definitions:

Behavioral Consistency

The tendency of an individual to exhibit the same behaviors across different situations and over time.

Individual's Behavior

Actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal stimuli.

Lab Observations

The process of watching subjects in a controlled environment to gather data, often used in experimental studies.

Person-Situation Interaction

The theoretical analysis of how people behave in different situations and how personal characteristics interact with situational factors to influence behavior.