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MATD_MAEC113 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT ONE

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MATD 113/MAEC 113

ASSIGNMENT ONE
DUE DATE: MONDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY 2025
Submission instructions:
1. The solution must be handwritten on an A4 paper or full-scape paper
2. Typed solutions and copied works will not be graded
3. Scan and save file as index no_firstname_middlename_surname
4. Use the link provided to submit the assignment
Question 1
For 10 marks, classify exhaustively the following variables into Quantitative, Qualitative,
Discrete, Continuous, Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio data types in a tabular format.
You lose a mark for each wrong or omitted classification.

• Number of students in class • Your favorite color


• Ghana’s GDP • Hairstyle
• Religion of the minister of education • Student IQ
• Weight of car • Nationality
• Temperature • Number of goals Black Stars
• Systolic blood pressure conceived
• Students’ GPA • Student satisfaction with a
• Marital status of Roman fathers Lecturer’s teaching method
• Occupation of Ghanaians • Height
• Gender orientation • Favorite food of a tribe
• Students’ monthly income • Income level
• Population of a SHS • Positions in a race
• Admission status of an applicant • Price of a textbook
• Students' cell phone type • Level of education
• Sea level • Taste of food
• Punctuality of a lecturer • Residential type

Question two
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 Mark Each]
I. Which of the following is NOT a reason why sampling is necessary?
a) It reduces the cost of data collection
b) It eliminates all forms of bias
c) Studying the entire population may be physically impossible
d) Some tests are destructive to the population
II. In systematic sampling, what determines the selection of units after the first random
selection?
a) A fixed interval (k)
b) Investigator’s judgment
c) A random number table
d) The respondent's availability

III. Which sampling method is most suitable for studying a hidden population, such as
drug users?
a) Simple Random Sampling
b) Stratified Sampling
c) Snowball Sampling
d) Systematic Sampling

IV. The major difference between probability and non-probability sampling is:
a) Probability sampling allows for the calculation of sampling error, while non-
probability sampling does not
b) Probability sampling is always more accurate than non-probability sampling
c) Non-probability sampling is always preferred in large populations
d) Probability sampling relies on the researcher’s judgment

V. If a researcher wants to ensure that different subgroups in a population are adequately


represented in a sample, which technique is the best to use?
a) Cluster Sampling
b) Systematic Sampling
c) Stratified Sampling
d) Purposive Sampling

Question three: Fill in the Blanks [1 Mark Each]


I. The portion of a population selected for study is called a __________.

II. A __________ is a list of all the accessible members of a population.

III. The __________ sampling method involves dividing the population into homogenous
subgroups before selecting a sample.

IV. The two main types of sampling methods are __________ and __________ sampling.

V. __________ sampling relies on random selection, whereas __________ sampling


relies on the researcher's discretion.

Question four: Short Answer Questions [2 Marks Each]


I. Define "sampling frame" and explain its importance in research.
II. Explain the key difference between stratified sampling and cluster sampling.

III. Give one example each of probability and non-probability sampling techniques and
describe a real-world scenario where each would be applied.

IV. Why is increasing sample size an effective way to reduce sampling error?

V. Differentiate between non-response error and selection bias in non-sampling errors.

Question five: Applied and Critical Thinking Questions [3 Marks Each]

I. A researcher is conducting a study on the impact of economic policies on small


businesses in Ghana. Suggest the most appropriate sampling method to use and justify
your choice.
II. Describe a real-life situation where systematic sampling may lead to biased results.
How can this bias be minimized?
III. Assume you are tasked with conducting a survey on consumer preferences in
supermarkets across Ghana. Explain step by step how you would implement a multi-
stage sampling technique.
IV. Suppose a company wants to assess customer satisfaction across different branches.
Explain whether quota sampling or stratified random sampling would be more
suitable and justify your answer.
V. How does the principle of randomness in sampling improve the validity and reliability
of research findings? Provide an example.

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