Sampling Methods Quiz

What is the term for a subset of a population used in research?

• Population

• Sample

• Census

• Parameter

Which of the following refers to a descriptive measure of a population?

• Statistic

• Sample

• Parameter

• Variable

What type of sampling ensures that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected?

• Cluster Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Simple Random Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

In which sampling method is the population divided into subgroups, and random samples are drawn from each?

• Systematic Sampling

• Cluster Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

What is the main advantage of probability sampling over non-probability sampling?

• It is cheaper

• It is easier to implement

• It allows valid statistical inferences

• It guarantees unbiased results

What type of sampling selects every kth individual from a list after a random starting point?

• Simple Random Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Cluster Sampling

Which of the following is an example of non-probability sampling?

• Simple Random Sampling

• Stratified Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

What type of sampling involves selecting entire groups rather than individuals?

• Stratified Sampling

• Systematic Sampling

• Cluster Sampling

• Simple Random Sampling

Which term refers to a descriptive measure of a sample?

• Population

• Parameter

• Statistic

• Variable

What is the process of selecting a sample from a larger population?

• Estimation

• Sampling

• Inference

• Experimentation