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Lorenzo Andros
@androslorenzo 30, Mar 2023 12:00 AM
Statistical sampling
Considering the differences between statistical and judgmental sampling, which of the following statements about statistical sampling is true?
A. No judgment is required, because everything is computed according to a formula.
B. Population estimates can be made with measurable reliability.
C. More accurate results are obtained.
D. A smaller sample can be used.
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Darius Alexand
@alexanddarius7 31, Mar 2023 10:31 AM
A) Incorrect. Judgment is needed for confidence levels and sample unit definition.
B) CORRECT. The only way to have measured reliability (stated in terms of confidence intervals) is to use a statistical sample.
C) Incorrect. There is no way to determine which method would produce greater accuracy.
D) Incorrect. A statistical sample may result in either a smaller or larger sample.