Sampling Methods

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In statistics, the process of sampling is concerned with the selection of a subset of individuals from within a statistical population to estimate the different characteristics of a whole population. This quiz will look at the methods of doing so.

Questions and Answers

1.

Sample frames are perfect representation of the population:
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
2.

Any error that occurs because a sample is used is called:
- A.
  
  Sample Frame Error
- B.
  
  Sample Error
- C.
  
  Accuracy Error
Correct Answer
B. Sample Error
3.

Most frequently used and accepted level of confidence:
- A.
  
  90%
- B.
  
  95%
- C.
  
  99%
Correct Answer
B. 95%
4.

Reducing the desired accuracy (margin of error) will ___________ the sample size:
- A.
  
  Increase
- B.
  
  Decrease
Correct Answer
A. Increase
5.

Increasing the level of confidence will cause the sample size to ___________:
- A.
  
  Increase
- B.
  
  Decrease
Correct Answer
A. Increase

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Sampling Methods

Sample frames are perfect representation of the population:

Any error that occurs because a sample is used is called:

Most frequently used and accepted level of confidence:

Reducing the desired accuracy (margin of error) will ___________ the sample size:

Increasing the level of confidence will cause the sample size to ___________: