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Sampling Methods

Psychology ⇒ Research Methods in Psychology

Sampling Methods starts at 10 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Sampling Methods. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A researcher selects every 5th name from a list of 500 students. What is the sampling interval?
Describe one ethical consideration when selecting a sample for psychological research.
Describe one situation where cluster sampling would be more practical than simple random sampling.
Describe the difference between a sample and a population in research.
Explain the main difference between probability and non-probability sampling methods.
Explain why a sample might not be representative of the population.
Explain why random sampling is considered the gold standard in research.
Explain why researchers sometimes use non-probability sampling methods.
What is the main advantage of stratified sampling over simple random sampling?
What is the main disadvantage of using convenience sampling?
What is the main goal of using sampling methods in psychological research?
What is the main risk of using a non-representative sample in psychological research?