Sampling & Bias
One Variable Statistics - Sampling & Bias
- 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
Correct Answer
C. StratefiedExplanation
Same Proportion = StratefiedRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
G. ConvenienceExplanation
People I am with = ConvenienceRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
E. VoluntaryExplanation
People don't have to fill in the feedback cards = VoluntaryRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. ClusterExplanation
3 Classes, All Students = ClusterRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
F. Multi-stageExplanation
Two levels of sampling = multi-stageRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. Non-responseExplanation
Radio talk show - people don't call in unless they have a strong opinion = Non-Response BiasRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. ResponseExplanation
Employees won't want to be fired / punished for saying management is bad, so they will lie by not putting up their hand = Response Bias. Remember not raising your hand is still a response.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. MeasurementExplanation
Loaded question (trying to influence the answer through the wording of the question) = Measurement BiasRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. SamplingExplanation
People who go see action movies generally like action movies. Sampling Bias.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. ResponseExplanation
Students who have cheated might lie to the teacher about cheating. Response BiasRate this question:
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