Under what circumstances is a stratified random sample the most appropriate sampling method?

What will be an ideal response?


A stratified random sample is appropriate when researchers want to describe and compare different subgroups that make up a population. This type of sampling ensures that each subgroup will be represented with a guaranteed number of participants. Note, a stratified random sample is a probability sample, so the entire population must be known.

Psychology

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A review of the research on reducing depression in children concludes that __________ programs are more effective than __________ programs in reducing the degree of symptoms associated with depression.

A. psychosocial; biological B. biological; selective intervention C. universal; psychosocial D. selective intervention; universal

Psychology

Which hearing ability is LEAST well developed in a young infant?

a. Ability to discern phonemes b. Recognition of its own mother's voice c. Detection of faint, quiet sounds d. Discriminating among sounds that differ in duration

Psychology

You are developing an intelligence test based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. You focus on aspects of intelligence not measured well by traditional IQ tests. This means you should ignore

A. musical intelligence. B. body-kinesthetic intelligence. C. logical-mathematical intelligence. D. knowledge and understanding of oneself and one's relations to others.

Psychology

Describe one type of cognitive therapy. Include information about its theoretical background, how it seeks to help people, and its key concepts

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology