A Sampling Procedure in Which a Starting Point Is Selected

question 45

Multiple Choice

A sampling procedure in which a starting point is selected by a random process and then every nth number on the list is selected is called a(n) _____.

• A) cluster sampling
• B) analytic sampling
• C) systematic sampling
• D) stratified sampling

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Definitions:

Beneficence

The principle of doing good and preventing harm, often discussed as an ethical foundation in medicine and healthcare.

Non-maleficence

A principle in ethics, especially in healthcare, that emphasizes the avoidance of causing harm to others.

Justice

The moral principle of fairness and the administration of the law to ensure that people receive what is rightfully theirs.

Confidentiality

The principle of keeping private information secret and ensuring it is accessible only to those authorized to have access.