Question 1 2 points What are the two main characteristics of
Question 1 (2 points)
What are the two main characteristics of survey research?
Question 1 options:
statistical analysis and large random samples
self-report measures and face-to-face interviews
face-to-face interviews and statistical analysis
large random samples and self-report measures
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Question 2 (2 points)
In an attempt to get a representative sample, a researcher randomly samples 50 white Americans and 50 black Americans for her survey. Which approach has the researcher used?
Question 2 options:
stratified random sampling
cluster sampling
nonprobability sampling
simple random sampling
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Question 3 (2 points)
What is the best way to address the problem of nonresponse bias?
Question 3 options:
ignore the nonresponders when analyzing the data
force everyone to respond
do everything possible to maximize response rates
write unbiased questionnaire items
| statistical analysis and large random samples | |
| self-report measures and face-to-face interviews | |
| face-to-face interviews and statistical analysis | |
| large random samples and self-report measures |
Solution
The two main characteristics of survey research are:
self-report measures and face-to-face interviews
In an attempt to get a representative sample, a researcher randomly samples 50 white Americans and 50 black Americans for her survey. She should use simple random sampling.
To address the problem of nonresponse bias write unbiased questionnaire items
