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A school district has eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The district’s IT manager wishes to survey teachers regarding the use of technology in the classroom. Which of the following designs would create appropriate strata?

A
All the teachers at the district’s junior high buildings are asked to complete a survey on the topic.
B
Two teachers are chosen from only one grade level at random to complete a survey on the topic.
C
Four teachers from each school in the district are chosen at random to complete a survey on the topic.
D
All the high school teachers in the district are asked to complete a survey on the topic.
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Scenario C is an example of .

A
simple random sampling
B
systematic random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
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Which of the statements is NOT true regarding the advantages and disadvantages of stratified random sampling?

A
One advantage is that when used properly, it provides more precise estimates than simple random samples of the same size.
B
One advantage is that it reduces variability by creating similar subgroups from which estimates can be obtained.
C
One advantage is that it makes the process of selecting a sample easier when the population is very large.
D
One disadvantage is that having knowledge of the population is needed.
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Read each scenario. Check all statements that are true.

A
Scenario A is an example of a simple random sample.
B
Scenario A is an example of stratified random sampling.
C
Scenario B is an example of a simple random sample.
D
Scenario B is an example of stratified random sampling.
E
Neither sample is an example of stratified random sampling.
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Which of the statements is NOT true regarding the advantages and disadvantages of systematic random sampling?

A
One advantage is that it can be used even if you do not have a list of every member of the population.
B
One advantage is that it does not require a finite population size or to know if the population size is finite.
C
One disadvantage is that if there are patterns or clumps of difference in the population, then they may go unnoticed.
D
One disadvantage is that it cannot be used if you do not have a list of every member of the population.
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Scenario A is an example of .

A
simple random sampling
B
systematic random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
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Scenario B is an example of .

A
simple random sampling
B
systematic random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
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This scenario describes .

A
cluster sampling
B
simple random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
D
systematic random sampling
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This scenario describes .

A
cluster sampling
B
simple random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
D
systematic random sampling
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This scenario describes .

A
cluster sampling
B
simple random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
D
systematic random sampling
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This scenario describes .

A
cluster sampling
B
simple random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
D
systematic random sampling
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Scenario B: A store representative surveys every 10th customer entering the store about store hours. This is an example of .

A
cluster sampling
B
simple random sampling
C
stratified random sampling
D
systematic random sampling

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