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

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