Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frederick J Gravetter, Lori-Ann B. Forzano
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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Describe quota sampling, recognize examples of this technique in research reports, and explain why it is used.

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Ch. 5.1 - Describe the relationship between a sample and the...Ch. 5.1 - Explain the basic distinction between probability...Ch. 5.2 - Describe the process of simple random sampling,...Ch. 5.2 - Describe the four probability sampling methods...Ch. 5.3 - Describe the process of convenience sampling,...Ch. 5.3 - Describe quota sampling, recognize examples of...Ch. 5 - In addition to the key words, you should also be...Ch. 5 - Dr. Kim wants to conduct a study on memory in...Ch. 5 - A researcher studying cyberbullying among...Ch. 5 - A researcher plans to select a sample from each of...
Ch. 5 - Explain how a researcher using simple random...Ch. 5 - Under what circumstances is a stratified random...Ch. 5 - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a...Ch. 5 - Describe the advantages and disadvantages of...Ch. 5 - For each of the following scenarios, identify...Ch. 5 - Explain how the nonprobability technique of quota...Ch. 5 - Prob. 1EA
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