Revision Class Test on Sampling

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1. The cluster sampling, stratified sampling and systematic sampling are types of
a. direct sampling
b. indirect sampling
c. random sampling
d. non random sampling

2. The listing of elements in the population with the identifiable number is classified as
a. Random sample
b. indirect experiment frame
c. direct experimental frame
d. sampling frame

3. The type of sampling in which each element of population has equal chance of selection is called as
a. non random sampling
b. convenience sampling
c. quota sampling
d. simple random sampling

4. The quota sampling, judgment sampling and convenience sampling are classified as types of
a. random sampling
b. non random sampling
c. direct sampling
d. indirect sampling

5. One of the disadvantages of using a sample rather than the entire population is that a sample:
a. is often cheaper to survey.
b. represents a manageable size.
c. may not represent the population accurately.
d. saves time.

6. The best way to avoid an unrepresentative sample is to choose a:

a. random sample.
b. convenience sample.
c. judgment sample.
d. quota sample.

7. When surveying high school students, we put all the names of the students in alphabetical order, and
survey every eighth student. This types of sample is known as a:
a. cluster sample.
b. stratified random sample.
c. systematic sample.
d. simple random sample.

8. When surveying high school students, we choose to survey every student in 10 different classrooms,
rather than a mix of students all over the school. This type of sample is known as a:
a. cluster sample.
b. stratified random sample.
c. systematic sample.
d. simple random sample.
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9. When surveying the students in a high school, we choose to survey 50 students from each grade level.
This type of sample is called a:
a. cluster sample.
b. stratified random sample.
c. systematic sample.
d. simple random sample.

10. When surveying the students in a high school, we randomly sample 200 students by pulling names
out of a hat. This type of sample is called a:
a. stratified random sample.
b. simple random sample.
c. cluster sample.
d. systematic sample.

11. Which of the following is NOT part of the sampling design process?
a. Selection of the sampling technique.
b. Refining the research question.
c. Specifying the sampling unit.
d. Defining of the population of the study.
e. Determining the relevant sample frame.

12. The target population be defined in terms of:

a. elements - the object about which information is desired.
b. sampling units - the set of elements available for selection during the sampling process.
c. extent - the geographical boundaries.
d. time - the time period under consideration.
e. all of the above.

13. What is a sampling unit?

a. All the individual elements of the final sample, drawn together.
b. The basic unit containing the elements of the population to be sampled.
c. The method used to collect the sample.
d. The sampling frame.

14. What is the least expensive and least time-consuming of all sampling techniques?
a. Convenience sampling.
b. Snowball sampling.
c. Judgmental sampling.
d. Stratified sampling.
e. Simple random sampling.

15. What are the distinguishing features of simple random sampling?

a. Random numbers determine which elements are included in the sample.
b. Each element in the population has a known and equal probability of selection.
c. A sampling frame must be compiled in which each element has a unique identification number.
d. Each possible sample of a given size has a known and equal probability of being the sample
actually selected.
e. All of the above.

16. Which of the following are NOT criteria for the selection of stratification variables in stratified
sampling?
a. Stratification variables should be easy to measure and apply.
b. Across the strata, the elements should be as heterogeneous as possible.
c. Elements within a stratum should be as homogeneous as possible.
d. The strata should be mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive so that every population
element should be assigned to one and only one stratum.
e. Stratifications variables should not be closely related to the characteristic of interest.
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17. Select all of the following statements which you believe to be true. A truly random sample of the
general population would be obtained by:
a. Closing your eyes and sticking a pin into a telephone directory.
b. Selecting every individual with a surname beginning with the letter S.
c. Allocating each individual a unique number and using a computer to randomly generate numbers
for selection.
d. Selecting every 20th individual from a list of patients registered with a GP.

18. Snowball sampling can help the researcher to:

a. collect data cost effectively.
b. overcome the problem of not having an accessible sampling frame.
c. access difficult or hidden populations.
d. all of the above.

19. What effect does increasing the sample size have upon the sampling error?
a. It reduces the sampling error.
b. It increases the sampling error.
c. It has no effect on the sampling error.
d. It maintains the sampling error, regardless of other variables.
e. None of the above.

20. Which of the following is NOT a type of non-probability sampling?

a. Quota sampling.
b. Cluster sampling.
c. Judgemental sampling.
d. Convenience sampling.
e. Snowball sampling.

21. Interviewing all members of a given population is called:

a. a sample.
b. a Gallup poll.
c. a census.
d. a Nielsen audit.

22. Sampling means following a sequence of stages. Which ONE of the following stages should come
before the others?
a. Proceed with the fieldwork.
b. Find suitable source for the population members.
c. Define the people of interest.
d. Examine the objective of the study.

23. Which ONE of these sampling methods is a probability method?

a. Quota.
b. Judgement.
c. Convenience.
d. Simple random.

24. For sampling, which ONE of the following should be up-to-date, complete and affordable?
a. A census.
b. A CAPI machine.
c. A sampling frame.
d. A respondent.

25. Which ONE of these sample sources will be the most incomplete for a sample of nationally
representative households?
a. The electoral register. c. The postcode address file.
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 b. Telephone directories. d. A customer database.

26. Which ONE of the following methods is generally used in qualitative sampling?
a. Systematic random. c. Quota.
b. Stratified random. d. Simple random.

27. Sample is a subset of

a. Data c. Population
b. Group d. None

28. Any numeric value calculated from population is called

a. Statistic c. Bias
b. Error d. Parameter

29. In random sampling, the probability of selecting an item from the population is
a. Unknown
b. Known
c. One
d. Zero

30. Any numeric value calculated from population is called

a. Statistic
b. Bias
c. Error
d. Parameter

31. In sampling with replacement a sampling unit can be selected

a. Only once
b. More than once
c. Less than once
d. None of the above

32. A study is to be performed to determine a certain parameter in a community. From a previous study a
standard deviation of 46 was obtained. If a sample error of up to 4 is to be accepted. How many
subjects should be included in this study at 99% level of confidence? (Z=2.58) Ans: ______

Revision Class Test on Sampling

1 c; 2 d; 3 d; 4 b; 5 c; 6 a; 7 c; 8 a; 9 b; 10 b; 11 b; 12 e; 13 b; 14 a; 15 e; 16 e; 17 c; 18 d;
19 a; 20 b; 21 c; 22 d; 23 d; 24 c; 25 d; 26 c; 27 c; 28 d; 29 b; 30 a; 31 b; 32 =881.

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