In snowball sampling, researchers select cases that

a. other researchers have used in their studies.
b. are likely to yield thick descriptions of the phenomena of interest.
c. are recommended by individuals who know other individuals likely to yield relevant, information- rich data.
d. will help them validate the findings obtained from the initial sample of cases.


c

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The exists as a separate cultural group within our society and has exhibited considerable cohesiveness for more than a century

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What is the relationship between the standard deviation of a population and the standard deviation of means of samples randomly selected from the population?

a. The standard deviation of the distribution of sample means is larger than that of the population. b. The standard deviation of the population is larger than that of the distribution of sample means. c. They are equal to one another. d. It is impossible to determine the relationship with the available data.

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Regardless of the historical period being written about, good writers of historical fiction

a. avoid issues that might be deemed inappropriate for young adults and might raise censorship concerns. b. realize historical fiction should be read for enjoyment since most middle and secondary teachers do not want to use it as an integrating device in interdisciplinary units. c. achieve a sense of authenticity, whereby readers believe that the cultural, social, and political events as well as the feelings, joys, disappointments, and frustrations of the characters actually could have happened. d. deal with the fact that all historical events must be chronologically ordered to avoid confusion due to young adults' cognitive development.

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In which of the following classroom arrangement styles do large numbers of students sit in circular, square, or U-shaped arrangements?

A. Face-to-face style B. Seminar style C. Cluster style D. Offset style

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