Match List I with List II. List I (Research phrase/word) List II (Meaning) A.…
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Match List I with List II.
List I (Research phrase/word) | List II (Meaning) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
A. | Sampling frame | I. | It contains properly identified population elements that are available to the researcher during the sample-element selection process. |
B. | Sample unit | II. | It occurs when a sample does not properly represent the characteristics of the population. |
C. | Sampling error | III. | It contains some elements of the population. |
D. | Sample | IV. | It is a single member of the sample. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Answer: D. A B C D I IV II III — ConceptA population is the complete set about which a researcher wants to draw conclusions, whereas a sample is the subset actually studied. A sampling frame…
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- D.
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A population is the complete set about which a researcher wants to draw conclusions, whereas a sample is the subset actually studied.
A sampling frame is the operational list of identifiable population elements used for selection. A sample unit is one selectable member, and sampling error is the mismatch that arises when the selected sample does not represent the population adequately.
Application
Sampling frame matches I because I describes the identified population elements available for selection.
Sample unit matches IV because IV describes one member of the sample.
Sampling error matches II because II describes a sample that does not properly represent population characteristics.
Sample matches III because III describes a subset containing some elements of the population.
Cross-check
The four meanings separate the operational list, one selectable member, a representation problem, and the selected subset; therefore no meaning is used twice.
Term | Distinguishing test |
|---|---|
Sampling frame | List used to identify elements available for selection |
Sample unit | One individual member considered for selection |
Sampling error | Difference caused by inadequate representation of the population |
Sample | Subset of population elements actually selected |
Thus, the matching is A–I, B–IV, C–II and D–III.