document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1198652>Question 1198652</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Identify the type of sampling used in each of the following scenarios\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A survey was conducted of 1000 first-year university students across Canada. From all universities in Canada, 10 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "were randomly selected. Then at each of the selected universities, a random sample of 100 first-year students were <BR>\n" );
document.write( "chosen to participate. This is an example of:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a) random sample <BR>\n" );
document.write( "b) stratified sample<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c) cluster sample <BR>\n" );
document.write( "d) systematic sample<BR>\n" );
document.write( "e) voluntary-response sample <BR>\n" );
document.write( "f) none of these </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #848248 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=textot><B>textot(100)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-08.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=textot><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=848248\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The correct answer is **c) cluster sample**.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "**Explanation:**\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "* **Cluster Sampling:** <BR>\n" );
document.write( "    * In cluster sampling, the population is divided into groups (clusters). <BR>\n" );
document.write( "    * A random sample of clusters is selected. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "    * Then, all or a random sample of individuals within each selected cluster are included in the study.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In this scenario:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "1. **Clusters:** Universities in Canada.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2. **Selection:** 10 universities were randomly selected.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3. **Within-Cluster Sampling:** 100 first-year students were randomly selected from each of the chosen universities.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "**Other Sampling Methods:**\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "* **Random Sample:** Every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "* **Stratified Sample:** The population is divided into subgroups (strata), and a random sample is taken from each stratum.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "* **Systematic Sample:** Individuals are selected from the population at regular intervals (e.g., every 10th person).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "* **Voluntary-Response Sample:** Individuals volunteer to participate in the study.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since the sampling involves selecting clusters (universities) and then sampling within those clusters, this is a classic example of cluster sampling.<BR>\n" );
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