2.6.4 - Non-Random Sampling
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Practice Questions
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Define non-random sampling.
💡 Hint: What distinguishes it from random sampling?
What is convenience sampling?
💡 Hint: Think of how a professor might select volunteers.
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What is the primary risk associated with non-random sampling?
💡 Hint: Think of how the selection is made.
True or False: All individuals in non-random sampling have an equal chance of selection.
💡 Hint: Consider how samples are collected.
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Design a research plan utilizing non-random sampling to study customer satisfaction at a popular restaurant. Outline the steps, participants, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how to capture the customer experience effectively.
Critique a study that heavily relied on convenience sampling. Discuss potential biases and suggest how the study could improve its sampling method.
💡 Hint: Think about the reliability of the findings presented.
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