A disadvantage of stratified sampling is:
a. that it denies you the use of probability theory
b. that it requires you to have some prior knowledge about the elements in the population prior to drawing the sample.
c. that it usually increases the standard error.
d. that it usually requires samples that are larger in size than those required by simple random sampling.
e. not mentioned in any of these choices.
b
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a. of their own fears of aging b. they say these stereotypes all around them c. they understood what it meant to die young d. of the ways in which abuse had run rampant
Krista's project was focused on helping a community:
A. Organize local protests to obtain better jobs. B. Demand better schools for the community. C. Increase public awareness of environmental concerns. D. Train midwives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. E. All of the above.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Marie lives in Paris, France, and is the custodial parent of her 2-year-old son. Even if her ex-husband fails to pay his court-ordered child support, the government sends Marie the full amount of support awarded to her son. This procedure is referred to in the text as a. government-based child support allowance
b. a children's allowance. c. guaranteed child support. d. cost-sharing child support.