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Practice Questions

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Which of the following sampling methods divides the population into distinct groups, or strata, and samples from each group proportionally?

What is the main purpose of randomization in experimental design?

Which of the following best describes an observational study?

What is undercoverage in sampling?

Which of the following is an example of a confounding variable?

True or False: A double-blind experiment is one where only the participants are unaware of the treatment they are receiving.

Which of the following is an example of response bias?

True or False: In cluster sampling, all individuals in randomly selected clusters are studied.

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

Which sampling method involves selecting every nth individual from a list of the population?

Key Terms & Definitions

Important concepts to remember

Simple Random Sampling

A sampling method where each individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Related Terms:Random Sampling

Stratified Sampling

A method that divides the population into subgroups (strata) based on a characteristic and then samples from each subgroup.

Related Terms:Proportional Sampling

Cluster Sampling

A sampling method that divides the population into clusters, then selects random clusters and studies all individuals within them.

Related Terms:Group Sampling

Bias

A systematic error that leads to inaccurate or unfair results in a study.

Related Terms:Sampling Bias

Observational Study

A type of study where the researcher observes subjects without manipulating variables.

Related Terms:Non-Experimental Study

Experimental Study

A study where the researcher manipulates one or more variables to observe their effects.

Related Terms:Controlled Experiment

Randomization

The process of assigning individuals or treatments randomly to groups to avoid bias.

Related Terms:Random Assignment

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, distorting their relationship.

Related Terms:Third-Variable Problem

Control Group

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment, used for comparison.

Related Terms:Baseline Group

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where participants experience changes due to their expectations rather than the treatment itself.

Related Terms:Psychological Effect

Sampling Frame

A list of individuals or elements from which a sample is drawn.

Related Terms:Sampling List

Nonresponse Bias

Bias introduced when certain individuals do not respond to a survey or experiment, and their lack of response is related to the variable being measured.

Related Terms:Survey Bias

Pilot Study

A small-scale study conducted to test the feasibility of the research design before the full study is launched.

Related Terms:Preliminary Study

Census

A study that collects data from every individual in the population.

Related Terms:Complete Survey

Response Bias

Bias introduced when participants provide inaccurate or untruthful responses, often due to question phrasing or survey design.

Related Terms:Survey Bias

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