Section 1-3 Lab Manual Practice

Using random digit dialing, researchers called 1742 phone numbers for a survey on physical fitness. Participants who indicated that they do not exercise regularly were also asked what obstacles kept them from doing so (such as inability to find childcare). What sampling method was used?

A researcher stood outside of a library on a college campus and asked students as they exited how many hours per week they spend studying. A total of 476 students were approached. What sampling method was used?

After an earthquake, a disaster area was divided into 300 zones of equal area using a grid. Forty zones were randomly selected and all residents within those zones were interviewed to help determine what resources were needed most. What sampling method was used?

A satisfaction survey was randomly distributed to 1470 patients at a hospital. What sampling method was used?

At an automotive part manufacturing plant, every 20th part is selected from an assembly line and inspected for quality. What sampling method was used?

What is the effect of using a sugar substitute in desserts on the blood sugar level of adults? What is the best method for data collection?

• Experiment

• Observational Study

• Survey

• Simulation

How quickly did this strain of influenza spread in the Boston metropolitan area? What is the best method of data collection?

• Experiment

• Observational Study

• Survey

• Simulation

What are the marriage rituals for the people groups living in India today? What is the best method for data collection?

• Experiment

• Observational Study

• Survey

• Simulation

How long does it take our fast food restaurant to fill drive-through orders? What is the best method of data collection?

• Experiment

• Observational Study

• Survey

• Simulation

Does our newest menu layout lead to faster drive-through times than the old menu layout? What is the best method of data collection?

• Experiment

• Observation

• Survey

• Simulation