What is sampling and why is it important?

What will be an ideal response?


Sampling is the procedure used to select subjects to study. As it is not possible to study all of the population of interest, a subset of the population is selected. The sample studied needs to resemble the larger population on all relevant variables so that findings made when studying the sample can be generalized to the population. In other words, results obtained with a sample should provide accurate information about the larger population.

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  a.  it is based on a group's long-standing traditions.   b.  the new member does not consent to the process.   c.  the process increases new members' commitment to the group.   d.  the process exposes the new member to unwarranted risk of harm.   e.  only new members are required to take part in the activity.

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In the terminology of control systems theory, the setting on a house's thermostat can be called

a. the comparator b. the reference input c. the actual input d. the action system

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Which of the following is NOT an example of self-defeating behavior?

a. Indecisiveness. b. Obsessive planning. c. Setting goals. d. Withdrawing or dropping out.

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According to gate control theory, the gating mechanism is found in a portion of the thalamus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology