Sampling & Bias

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One Variable Statistics - Sampling & Bias

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1.

The Toronto Blue Jays want to survey their fans regarding a new promotion. They decide to survey 200 fans by using the same proportions of age groups (i.e. 5-16, 17-28, etc) as the population. Classify the sampling method.
- A.
  
  Simple Random
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Stratefied
- D.
  
  Cluster
- E.
  
  Voluntary
- F.
  
  Multi-stage
- G.
  
  Convenience
2.

In order to get data about eating habits, you ask the 4 friends you are eating lunch with. Classify the sampling method.
- A.
  
  Simple Random
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Stratefied
- D.
  
  Cluster
- E.
  
  Voluntary
- F.
  
  Multi-stage
- G.
  
  Convenience
3.

A restaurant wants feedback on how their customer service is so they decide to leave a survey on each table after a meal. Classify the sampling method.
- A.
  
  Simple Random
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Stratefied
- D.
  
  Cluster
- E.
  
  Voluntary
- F.
  
  Multi-stage
- G.
  
  Convenience
4.

The principal of Huron Heights wants to find out what students think of the 9 applied math curriculum. He selects three of the twelve grade 9 applied classes and surveys all the students in those classes. Classify the sampling method.
- A.
  
  Simple Random
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Stratefied
- D.
  
  Cluster
- E.
  
  Voluntary
- F.
  
  Multi-stage
- G.
  
  Convenience
5.

The York Region District School Board wants to survey students about sleeping habits. They decide to randomly choose 4 high schools from across the region. They then pick 2 classes from each grade to survey. Classify the sampling method.
- A.
  
  Simple Random
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Stratefied
- D.
  
  Cluster
- E.
  
  Voluntary
- F.
  
  Multi-stage
- G.
  
  Convenience
6.

A Canadian radio station asks listeners to call in to voice their opinions on whether a Canadian figure skater should have won gold. Classify the type of bias present.
- A.
  
  Sampling
- B.
  
  Response
- C.
  
  Measurement
- D.
  
  Non-response
7.

Employees at a local fast food chain are asked to raise their hands if they feel that the management is doing a poor job, during a staff meeting. Classify the type of bias present.
- A.
  
  Sampling
- B.
  
  Response
- C.
  
  Measurement
- D.
  
  Non-response
8.

A survey asked the question: "Are you in favour of holding the Olympics in Toronto, even though your taxes may increase?" Classify the type of bias present.
- A.
  
  Sampling
- B.
  
  Response
- C.
  
  Measurement
- D.
  
  Non-response
9.

People on the way out of the new James Bond movie are asked if they enjoy action movies. Classify the type of bias present.
- A.
  
  Sampling
- B.
  
  Response
- C.
  
  Measurement
- D.
  
  Non-response
10.

Students are asked by their teacher whether they had ever cheated on a test. Classify the type of bias present.
- A.
  
  Sampling
- B.
  
  Response
- C.
  
  Measurement
- D.
  
  Non-response