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The most frequent proportion measure is the _____.


A) mean
B) standard deviation
C) mode
D) correlation
E) percentage

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Within what range below can the resort expect with 95% confidence for the true population mean to fall?


A) 3.12 to 6.88
B) 3.35 to 6.65
C) 2.42 to 7.58
D) 4.10 to 5.50
E) 4.65 to 6.65

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When the variables of interest are measured on nominal or ordinal scales,what should be used to estimate population variance?


A) Standard error
B) Standard deviation
C) Sample proportion of incidence (p)
D) Sample proportion of incidence (p) * 1-(p)
E) Sample statistic

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The pq ratio found in calculations of sample size for a proportion can never exceed _____.


A) .10
B) .25
C) .50
D) .75
E) there are no such limitations on the pq ratio

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Which of the following symbols is used to refer to the sample standard deviation?


A) p
B) Which of the following symbols is used to refer to the sample standard deviation? A)  p B)    C)    D)    E)  s
C) Which of the following symbols is used to refer to the sample standard deviation? A)  p B)    C)    D)    E)  s
D) Which of the following symbols is used to refer to the sample standard deviation? A)  p B)    C)    D)    E)  s
E) s

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_____ are summary descriptors of variables of interest in the population.


A) Sample statistics
B) Population parameters
C) Systematic estimates
D) Standard errors
E) Standardized coefficients

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When all the elements in a population are included in a study,the result is a _____.


A) poll
B) census
C) sample
D) sampling frame
E) probability sample

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The Hilton organization is considering a survey about factors affecting brand loyalty that will be sent to all of its Hilton Honors club members.This is an example of a _____.


A) population
B) sample
C) extent
D) census
E) general population survey

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The random digit dialing (RDD) technique used commonly in conjunction with CATI studies is based on _____ sampling.


A) simple random
B) systematic
C) stratified
D) cluster
E) double

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Which term below refers to the individual participant or object on which a measurement is taken?


A) Population
B) Target population
C) Population element
D) Sampling frame
E) Sample

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All of the following are methods of probability sampling except _____.


A) systematic
B) simple random
C) stratified
D) cluster
E) purposive

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If one selects a sample by beginning with a random start of an element and then selecting every kth element in the frame for inclusion in the sample,which type of sampling method is being used?


A) Simple random
B) Systematic
C) Cluster
D) Stratified
E) Double

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With which of the following sampling techniques is the practice of double sampling typically found?


A) Simple random
B) Stratified
C) Systematic
D) Purposive
E) Quota

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What information below is necessary for computing sample size for questions involving means?


A) Precision
B) Confidence level
C) Expected dispersion in the population
D) Size of the interval estimate
E) All of the above

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What is the standard error of the mean in the lakefront resort example?


A) .5
B) .065
C) .96
D) .13
E) 1.96

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What type of sampling method should Brittany use?


A) Simple random
B) Systematic
C) Stratified
D) Cluster
E) Double

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In the alcohol consumption study at Metro University,students who do not belong to Greek organizations outnumber those who do by 6 to 4.If Brittany draws the study sample such that 60% of the sample is made up of non-Greek-affiliated students and 40% of Greek-affiliated students,what type of sampling has she used?


A) Simple random
B) Quota
C) Systematic
D) Proportionate stratified
E) Disproportionate stratified

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Sampling error refers to _____.


A) differences between the sample statistics and the population's parameters caused by random fluctuations inherent in the sampling process
B) bias caused by using a poor sampling frame
C) error created by systematic variance
D) differences between the results of a census and the population's parameters
E) error created by differences between those who respond to the survey and those who do not

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The list of elements in a population from which the sample is actually drawn is known as the _____.


A) sampling frame
B) population extent
C) database
D) sampling base
E) population directory

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Which type of sampling technique can result in a skewed sample if periodicity exists in the population?


A) Simple random
B) Systematic
C) Stratified
D) Cluster
E) Double

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