Interested in the Number of Hours a Day the Typical

question 7

Multiple Choice

Interested in the number of hours a day the typical student studies at his university, Paul decides to form several samples of students and interview each sample at a different time during the semester, including during the final exam period. Which requirement for probability sampling plans should Paul be especially concerned that he may be violating?

• A) the use of opportunistic samples
• B) unbiased sample values
• C) stability in sample estimates
• D) inadequate sample sizes

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