EPPP Psychology

Category - Research Methods and Statistics

A researcher who wants to make sure they are sampling participants from all education levels is likely to use a:
  1. Simple random sampling
  2. Stratified random sampling
  3. Cluster sampling
  4. Multistage random sampling
Explanation
Answer: B - The researcher is like to use stratified random sampling.
Stratified random sampling is used when the population of interest varies in terms of certain strata such as sex, age, and education that are relevant to the research question, and the investigator wants to make sure that each stratum is represented in their sample. Simple random sampling refers to situations where every member has an equal opportunity to get selected to a group. Cluster sampling uses simple or stratified random sampling to select units of individuals to the group. Multistage random sampling refers to a situation in which sampling happens in stages.
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