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Respond to any 5 of the following questions relating to populations, samples, and sampling.
Describe the differences between a population, sample, and participant.
Contrast the uses of proportional stratified sampling and disproportional stratified sampling procedures.
Discuss the unique characteristics of quantitative nonrandom sampling techniques: convenience sampling, purposeful sampling, and quota sampling.
Describe the two critical features that a sample must provide in quantitative studies that measure relationship.
Why are cluster sampling and stratified random sampling often used in educational studies?
What are the main differences in the sampling methods used in quantitative studies versus qualitative studies?
Why might using a convenience sampling method lead to misleading findings?
