Which of the following best defines random sampling?
a. Researchers stationing themselves at a particular location with access to parts of the population and randomly selecting those who pass by.
b. Each member having the same opportunity and probability as other members of the population to be selected for participation in a study.
c. Each member having a random probability of being selected. Not all members of the population have the same probability of being selected.
d. Researchers have more than one population of interest and sample randomly across these different populations not knowing which population they are sampling from. This helps reduce bias.
Answer: b. Each member having the same opportunity and probability as other members of the population to be selected for participation in a study.
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According to the text, which of the following is an extremely important question to ask if a client feels suicidal?
A. Will you agree to check into the hospital overnight for observation? B. Have you been writing in your journal? C. Are you willing to die rather than face your problems? D. Do you recognize the impact this will have on those close to you? E. What would prevent you from committing suicide?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Your own personal values will impact your ethical decision-making.
The term paraprofessional usually refers to:
a. Those who only volunteer b. Those who behave in an unprofessional manner c. Those who have not attained a bachelor's degree d. None of the above
The following are all reasons why a professional relationship may end EXCEPT a. only a limited number of meetings have been approved by the managed care provider. b. the client may be better served by another agency
c. the clients achieve the results they wanted. d. the practitioner is tired of the client and wants to take on a new challenge.