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:

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of values or a distribution, calculated by summing all the values and dividing by the number of values.

Organization-Level Incentive

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Profit Sharing

A company policy where employees receive a share of the company's profits beyond their regular pay, serving as an incentive and reward.

Gainsharing

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