Soc 302 - Social Research Methods » Spring 2023 » Week 5 Reading Review Quiz

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Question #1
It is best to use probability sampling when
A.   Studying a small number of cases
B.   The research objective is to estimate population characteristics
C.   Trying to understand the context of people's actions
D.   The population is unknown or not readily identifiable
Question #2
To calculate the margin of error of a sample estimate, you must know all but which of the following?
A.   Size of the sample
B.   The population value
C.   Standard error of the sampling distribution
D.   Desired level of confidence in the margin of error
Question #3
Defining the population in a survey is a two-step process. The first step consists of defining the _____________; the second step consists of constructing the ______________.
A.   Target population; sampling frame
B.   Sampling frame; sample design
C.   Unit of analysis; target population
D.   Sample design; Sample
Question #4
The two main reasons for using stratified sampling are to _____________ and to _________.
A.   Decrease sampling costs; decrease the margin of error
B.   Analyze the effects of the stratified variable; increase the number of cases in particular subgroups
C.   Decrease the margin of error; increase the number of cases in particular subgroups
D.   Decrease sampling costs; analyze the effects of the stratified variable
Question #5
Which of the following is a source of Coverage Error?
A.   refusals to cooperate
B.   random selection processes
C.   an incomplete sampling frame
D.   unreturned questionnaires

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