Primary Data Are Most Often Collected from a Sample (A

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Essay

Primary data are most often collected from a sample (a subset of a larger population).An important question researchers must ask is,"Must the sample be representative of the population?" The answer to this question yields two possible types of samples.Name and describe each of the two sampling procedures.Give a specific example of a sample type for each procedure.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and internal conflict by denying or distorting reality.

Stress

A physical or mental response to external pressures or threats, which can affect an individual's health and well-being.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and physical attributes.

Hardiness

Hardiness is a personality trait that encompasses control, commitment, and challenge, enabling people to handle stress better.