AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When every individual in a large population has a small but equal chance of being included in a survey, researchers are using a procedure known as
A
the case study.
B
the double-blind procedure.
C
random sampling.
D
operational definitions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple random sampling is a type of probability sampling in which the researcher randomly selects a subset of participants from a population. Each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected. Data is then collected from as large a percentage as possible of this random subset.

Detailed explanation-2: -A simple random sample is one of the methods researchers use to choose a sample from a larger population. This method works if there is an equal chance that any of the subjects in a population will be chosen.

Detailed explanation-3: -In simple random sampling, all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected and the selection is done randomly. To achieve this, researchers may use tools like a random number generator to select participants from the overall population to be part of a sample.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple random sampling. In simple random sampling (SRS), each sampling unit of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample. Consequently, each possible sample also has an equal chance of being selected.

Detailed explanation-5: -Probability sampling means that every member of the population has a chance of being selected. It is mainly used in quantitative research. If you want to produce results that are representative of the whole population, probability sampling techniques are the most valid choice.

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