A University Hospital Is Interested in Getting a Cross Section

question 123

Multiple Choice

A university hospital is interested in getting a cross section of patients' opinions on proposed changes that will make the hospital stay more like a motel stay in terms of amenities.The cost of the new amenities will be reflected in higher rates.The university hospital used a random number table to select participants from the list of patients who are currently in the hospital.This is an example of a _____ sample.

• A) representational
• B) convenience
• C) nonprobability
• D) synergistic
• E) random

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Definitions:

Zimbardo

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