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Other Sampling Methods

Question 160476 • VA-Probability and Statistics

Which statement(s) are accurate about cluster sampling? Check all that apply.Each member of a cluster needs to share some characteristic important to the study; this can be challenging for the researcher to ensure.It is convenient because groups of individuals located near each other are sampled.It is a more cost-effective and less time-consuming way of sampling.Forming representative clusters can be challenging.Once clusters are identified, participants are easily chosen from within each cluster.

Answer
A
Each member of a cluster needs to share some characteristic important to the study; this can be challenging for the researcher to ensure.
B
It is convenient because groups of individuals located near each other are sampled.
C
It is a more cost-effective and less time-consuming way of sampling.
D
Forming representative clusters can be challenging.
E
Once clusters are identified, participants are easily chosen from within each cluster.
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