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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : In probability sampling, it is not necessary that all the members of population have an equal opportunity to be the part of the sample.

Statement II : Non probability sampling method is not a fixed or predefined selection process.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The correct answer is

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

To evaluate the given statements about sampling methods, we need to understand the concepts of probability and non-probability sampling.

  1. Probability Sampling: In probability sampling, every member of the population has a known, non-zero chance of being selected. This is inherent to its definition since it relies on random selection methods. Therefore, Statement I is incorrect because it contradicts the fundamental principle of probability sampling whereby all members do have an equal or known chance of being selected.
  2. Non-Probability Sampling: In non-probability sampling, there is no random selection process, which means it is not fixed or predefined. Instead, samples are chosen based on subjective judgment rather than random choice. This is commonly used when it is impractical to conduct a random sampling. Statement II correctly describes this method as it emphasizes the lack of a predefined selection process.

Based on the analysis above, the correct interpretation of the statements is:

  1. Statement I is false because it incorrectly describes probability sampling.
  2. Statement II is true as it accurately reflects the nature of non-probability sampling.

Hence, the correct answer is "Statement I is false but Statement II is true".

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Important Questions from Sample

  1. In online surveys, which of the following are sampling issues ?

    A. People in a household may use the same computer, as they have access to only one.
    B. Many respondents may have multiple email IDS.
    C. Internet users constitute a biased sample of the population
    D. Sampling frames for online surveys are cheap.
    E. The governments restrict online surveys.

    Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  2. In case the population of research is heterogeneous in nature which of the following sampling techniques will ensure optimum representativeness of sample units?

  3. A sample of respondents which is available to researchers because of their access to the respondents is identified as :

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    Statement II: In the case of small samples, z-test is applied even if the population standard deviation is not available (given).

    In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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