Question 1

In nonprobability sampling, one must be more careful with ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

inferences, generalization

Question 2

In Convenience Sampling, subjects are chosen on the basis of ___.

Accepted Answer

availability

Question 3

___ sampling is a non-probability sampling method where samples are taken from a group that is conveniently accessible.

Accepted Answer

Convenience

Question 4

In Stratified Random Sampling, ___ sampling is used for four strata.

Accepted Answer

proportional

Question 5

Convenience Sampling is the most ___ form of nonprobability sampling.

Accepted Answer

common

Question 6

One key difference between probability and non-probability sampling is that probability sampling allows for ___ of the population parameters.

Accepted Answer

statistical inference

Question 7

An example of Stratified Random Sampling is a study of ___ as a risk factor for ___.

Accepted Answer

depression, dementia

Question 8

Non-probability samples are ___ samples.

Accepted Answer

non-random

Question 9

___ sampling involves dividing the population into clusters and then randomly selecting entire clusters.

Accepted Answer

Cluster

Question 10

___ involves multiple layers or stages of sampling.

Accepted Answer

Cluster Sampling

Question 11

In ___, every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Accepted Answer

Simple Random Sampling

Question 12

A probability sample is considered ___ of the population, although it may not be.

Accepted Answer

representative

Question 13

In ___ sampling, the population is divided into subgroups and random samples are taken from each subgroup.

Accepted Answer

Stratified Random

Question 14

In Convenience Sampling, volunteers are often recruited through ___ or ___.

Accepted Answer

flyers, ads

Question 15

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey uses ___-stage cluster sampling.

Accepted Answer

multi

Question 16

Probability samples involve ___ selection or other known probability.

Accepted Answer

random

Question 17

Purposive Sampling involves subjects being hand-picked by ___.

Accepted Answer

specific criteria

Question 18

An example of cluster sampling is the ___ Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Accepted Answer

National

Question 19

Do not confuse ___ sampling and ___ assignment with treatment groups!

Accepted Answer

random, random

Question 20

___ sampling involves selecting every nth individual from a list of the population.

Accepted Answer

Systematic

Question 21

In nonprobability sampling, it is important to closely examine ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, Baseline Characteristics

Question 22

___ sampling involves recruiting all individuals who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Accepted Answer

Consecutive

Question 23

A potential bias in Convenience Sampling is ___ of self-selection.

Accepted Answer

bias

Question 24

___ is the process of selecting a subset of individuals from a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

Accepted Answer

Sampling

Question 25

In ___, you might select every 10th person from a list.

Accepted Answer

Systematic Sampling

Question 26

In non-probability samples, ___ is difficult.

Accepted Answer

generalization

Question 27

___ sampling involves selecting individuals who are most knowledgeable about the subject of the study.

Accepted Answer

Purposive

Question 28

In ___ sampling, every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Accepted Answer

Simple Random

Question 29

In ___, you specify the number of samples from each category.

Accepted Answer

Stratified Random Sampling

Question 30

Convenience Sampling essentially involves the entire ___ population within a short period of time.

Accepted Answer

accessible

In nonprobability sampling, one must be more careful with _ and _.