Question

Which of the following is/are true of a simple random sample (often referred to as an SRS) of size n from a population?

1.Taking an SRS is a good way to avoid sampling bias.

2.It has a high probability of producing a representative sample of the population.

1.It is the same as a haphazard sample.

3.All groups of size n in the population have the same chance of becoming the sample.

4.It can be obtained by taking a voluntary response sample of size n from the population.

5.Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Answer 1

Well, what is one you know for sure that is true of a Simple Random Sample?

Answer 2

number 2, number 5,

Answer 3

If number 5 is right, then what's another option like 5?

Answer 4

number 3 and number 4

Answer 5

have to do something with population right?

Answer 6

Yes :) and 1 is right, so you have everything but "It is the same as a haphazard sample."

Answer 7

so everything is correct except the haphazard sample?

Answer 8

Yes :)

Answer 9

cool. :D

Answer 10

thanks for your help again. you're the best

Answer 11

No problem

Answer 12

volunteer sampling cannot be in an SRS o.o

Answer 13

SRS is a probabilistic sampling method, volunteer sampling isn't

Answer 14

I agree with the rest though

Answer 15

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