Ch. 5 Fun Game

A large sample is generally more representative than a small sample

Which sampling requires extensive knowledge of population so researcher can list every individual in the population?

Stratified random sampling and quota sampling are both classified in the category of probability sampling techniques

A professor in class of 200 obtains sample of 25 students by selecting every eighth name. They are using ___

If the ppl in a sample have characteristics that are noticeably different from the ppl in population, then the sample is

When a sample has the same characteristics as the target population, the sample is said to be a(n) _____.

Dr. Ziser conducts experiment on life satisfaction using subjects above 80. All people above 80 would make up the ___

To apply conclusions made from small group of subjects in study to the larger group from which they came is known as __

There is a strong possibility that a convenience sample will be biased

What is a concern with simple random sampling without replacement?

How does convenience sampling compare to probability sampling?

Even if you cannot list all the individuals in the population, you can still take a simple random sample.

The major advantage of a simple random sample is that it ensures that _____.

The most commonly used sampling methods in psychology are nonprobability sampling methods

The group of individuals from which researchers actually select participants for research studies is called the _

The law of large numbers states that larger samples are _____.

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between accessible populations and target populations?

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The starting point for most probability sampling techniques is _____.

Although entire population usually doesn'tt participate in research study, results from the study are generalized _____.

Although a research question usually concerns target population, the actual research subjects are selected from _____.

Which sampling technique is most likely to result in a biased sample?

One criticism of a stratified random sample is that _____.

A researcher recruits subjects for experiment by posting ad in dept asking for volunteers. What kind of sampling is this

Selection bias is likely to produce sample with characteristics that are noticeably different from those in population.

It is always necessary to have at least 25 to 30 participants in a study