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Attempts Average: 4 1. Sampling methods Aa Aa For each of the following examples

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Attempts Average: 4 1. Sampling methods Aa Aa For each of the following examples, identify the sampling methood Sampling Method Simple Stratified Random Random Systematic Cluster Sampling Sampling Sampling Sampling Statistical Study The quality control manager at a canned tuna factory randomly selects a can of tuna from the production line. A second can of tuna is pulled off the production line exactly 1 hour later, a third can exactly 2 hours later, and so on, until the desired sample size is attained The sales representatives employed by a large pharmaceutical firm are each assigned a random number using Excel's random number generator. The reps are then sorted in descending order based on their random numbers, and the first 30 reps in the ordered array are included in the sample The methodology for the Kauffman Firm Survey is to divide new businesses into six groups: high-tech, female-owned; high-tech, male-owned; medium-tech, female-owned; medium-tech, male-owned; low-tech, female-owned; and low-tech, male-owned. A simple random sample is taken from each group, and data are collected on each new business in the sample In a study of hospital emergency room usage, a random sample of hospitals is selected. For the hospitals in the sample, data are collected on every patient who arrives at the emergency room during a particular month.

Explanation / Answer

Please find below the answers: -

The quality control manager ........... size is attained: - Systematic Sampling

The sales .......... included in the sample: - Cluster Sampling

The methodology ............ business in the sample: - Stratified Random Sampling

In a study of hospital ......... a partcular month:- Simple Random Sampling