Question

Match each word to its definition. 1. biased sample 3 sample where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected 2. convenience sample 4 sample where members volunteer to take part 3. unbiased sample 6 members are selected from the different subgroups within a population 4. self-selected sample 5 sample members are selected through the use of a rule 5. stratified sample 2 sample where representatives are easily accessible 6. systematic sample 1 sample not representative of the entire population

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Unbiased sample.

2. Self-selected sample.

3. Stratified sample.

4. Systematic sample.

5. Convenience sample.

6. Biased sample.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Unbiased sample: sample where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

• For example, a researcher randomly selecting a shopping mall and questioning the customers coming there.

2. Self-selected sample: sample where members volunteer to take part.

• For example, a researcher uploading a questionnaire online and then requesting for brainly members to take part.

3. Stratified sample: members are selected from the different subgroups within a population.

• For example, when a geographical region is stratified into subgroups by climate, habitat, soil type or elevation. A population grouped by males or females.

4. Systematic sample: sample members are selected through the use of a rule.

• For example, a researcher selecting the 10th house on a particular street.

5. Convenience sample: sample where representatives are easily accessible.

• For example, a researcher using a social media poll such as Twitter polls.

6. Biased sample: sample not representative of the entire population.

• For example, a researcher selecting only females when trying to determine the best cook in a class.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. biased sample  

5

members are selected from the different subgroups within a population  

2. convenience sample  

6

sample members are selected through the use of a rule  

3. unbiased sample  

2

sample where representatives are easily accessible  

4. self-selected sample  

3

sample where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected  

5. stratified sample  

4

sample where members volunteer to take part  

6. systematic sample  

1

sample not representative of the entire population  

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