RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

DETERMINING EXPERIMENTAL AND SAMPLE DESIGNS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics collects sample data from households. In the Consumer Expenditure Survey, approximately 500, 000 households have been randomly selected to partake in the survey. 300, 000 households responded; only 200, 000 returned their results, where 20 strata are separated based on income. What is the sample size of the Consumer Expenditure Survey?
A
All households of the United States.
B
The 500, 000 households randomly selected.
C
The 300, 000 households that responded to the survey.
D
The 200, 000 households that returned their results.
E
The 10, 000 households per strata.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) obtains Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CE) Interview Survey and Diary Survey data by interviewing respondents about their expenditures, income, and characteristics. The U.S. Census Bureau selects the samples of household addresses and collects the data under contract with BLS.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Option c is correct because the United States collects information regarding the consumption choices from the Consumption expenditure survey, which collects the people’s buying habits, the income, and other characteristics of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -CE data are collected by the Census Bureau for BLS in two surveys: the Interview Survey for major and/or recurring items and the Diary Survey for more minor or frequently purchased items. CE data are primarily used to revise the relative importance of goods and services in the market basket of the Consumer Price Index.

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