Your School District Is Considering Having Summer Library Hours at Several

question 26

Multiple Choice

Your school district is considering having summer library hours at several elementary schools. These hours will allow children to take out books over the summer. A team of researchers has been hired to determine if the local community supports the cost of the program. The researchers develop a brief survey and go to the local public library on Saturday morning to solicit volunteers to fill out their survey. These researchers are illustrating

• A) quota sampling.
• B) purposive sampling.
• C) convenience sampling.
• D) systematic sampling.

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Definitions:

Shared Behaviors

Actions or practices adopted by members of a group or community, contributing to a common culture.

Norms

Standards or expectations that are accepted by a group of people dictating what is considered normal behavior within that group.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave within an organization.

Learned Values

Values acquired through socialization and experience that influence individual behavior and preferences.