What type of sampling was used? When collecting data from different sample locations in a lake, a researcher stretched a rope across the lake and collected samples at every 5 meters. O Systematic Convenience Stratified Cluster

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### QUESTION 3

**What type of sampling was used?**

When collecting data from different sample locations in a lake, a researcher stretched a rope across the lake and collected samples at every 5 meters.

- ○ Systematic
- ○ Convenience
- ○ Stratified
- ○ Cluster

**Explanation:**

This question refers to a scenario where sampling is conducted in a structured manner by collecting samples at regular intervals. Here, the researcher stretched a rope and collected samples every 5 meters, which is characteristic of **Systematic Sampling**. This method involves selecting samples based on a fixed, periodic interval, making it highly efficient for certain types of studies.
Transcribed Image Text:### QUESTION 3 **What type of sampling was used?** When collecting data from different sample locations in a lake, a researcher stretched a rope across the lake and collected samples at every 5 meters. - ○ Systematic - ○ Convenience - ○ Stratified - ○ Cluster **Explanation:** This question refers to a scenario where sampling is conducted in a structured manner by collecting samples at regular intervals. Here, the researcher stretched a rope and collected samples every 5 meters, which is characteristic of **Systematic Sampling**. This method involves selecting samples based on a fixed, periodic interval, making it highly efficient for certain types of studies.
**Question 1**

**Determine whether the given piece of information is most likely a parameter or a statistic.**

1. A study was conducted of all 2223 passengers aboard the *Titanic* when it sank.
    - A. Parameter
    - B. Statistic

2. In a random sample of households, it was found that 47% of the sampled households had high-definition TVs.
    - A. Parameter
    - B. Statistic
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 1** **Determine whether the given piece of information is most likely a parameter or a statistic.** 1. A study was conducted of all 2223 passengers aboard the *Titanic* when it sank. - A. Parameter - B. Statistic 2. In a random sample of households, it was found that 47% of the sampled households had high-definition TVs. - A. Parameter - B. Statistic
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