NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NURSING RESEARCH
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A sampling method which involves a random start and then proceeds with the selection of every kth element from then onwards (where k= population size/sample size):
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Systematic sampling
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Stratfied random sampling
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Snowball sampling
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Systematic random sampling: it is a frequently used variant of simple random sampling. When performing systematic sampling, every kth element from the list is selected from a randomly selected starting point.
Detailed explanation-2: -A random starting point is selected, and then every kth member of the population is selected for the sample. This sampling method is called systematic random sampling.
Detailed explanation-3: -Systematic sampling is a type of probability sampling method in which sample members from a larger population are selected according to a random starting point but with a fixed, periodic interval.
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