Types Of samples

Question 1

Systematic Sample

Answer 1

Population is put in an ordered list, and people are chosen at random intervals

Question 2

Stratified

Answer 2

Divide the sample into groups with the same proportions as other groups, and sample each member of a chosen group (ie choose 5 hockey teams in a district, survey each member)

Question 3

Cluster

Answer 3

Divide the population into groups, randomly choose a number of the groups, and sample each member of the chosen groups

Question 4

Multistage

Answer 4

Hierarchy then random sample at each level

Question 5

Convenience

Answer 5

Choose individuals with easy access (ie surveying how many people use the park while you’re at the park)

Question 6

Voluntary

Answer 6

Allows participants to choose whether or not to participate

Question 7

Simple Random

Answer 7

Random participants are chosen from a population