A Large University Is Comprised of Several Different Colleges,institutes,and Schools

question 6

Multiple Choice

A large university is comprised of several different colleges,institutes,and schools of study.These colleges,institutes,and schools are spread out throughout the city and nearby suburbs.The president of the university is curious about the average cost for a full-time,undergraduate student to attend one semester.All relevant costs to the student will be counted,including tuition,room and board,transportation,books,and so on.Tuition varies greatly within this university,and there are significant population differences among the colleges,institutes,and schools.What would be the most appropriate sampling method to use in order to estimate an average cost of attending this university for one semester?

• A)Simple random sampling
• B)Attempted census
• C)Voluntary response sampling
• D)Convenience sampling
• E)Stratified sampling

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