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. What is the key feature of probability sampling that distinguishes it from nonprobability sampling?

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. Consider the variable cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Suppose you select a random sample of 100 students of all currently enrolled students at your college. A sampling distribution would consist of the distribution of

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. Which of the following principles applies to probability sampling?

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. To measure women's leadership in local government, a researcher obtains a list of all cities in the United States, randomly selects 100 cities, and identifies whether the mayor of each selected city is a man or woman in the year 2015. What is the researcher's sampling frame?

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. Suppose you want to estimate the average number of courses that students at your school take in the natural sciences. The registrar provides a complete list of student names, along with each student's major and campus or local address. Assuming that you can only select 100 students, which of the following samples should produce your best estimate?

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. A multistage cluster sample would be most appropriate for an interview study of which of the following populations?

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. Which of the following considerations is least important in determining sample size?

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. When pollsters conduct telephone polls, they typically use random-digit dialing; however, some people refuse to cooperate and answer the questions, and others are not at home when called. This may result in

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. In general, nonprobability sampling is a two-step process. The first step consists of __________; the second step consists of __________.

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. In theoretical sampling, sample size is determined by

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