Question

Select the best choice from each pull-down to classify the sampling method for each scenario.(4 points)
A secretary who surveys students called to the office is a
sample.
Giving the option of completing an online survey is a
sample.
Assigning every student a number and randomly selecting 50 of them is a
sample.
Customers agreeing to complete a survey after being helped on the phone is a
sample.

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of each sampling method for the given scenarios:

1. A secretary who surveys students called to the office is a **convenience sample**.
2. Giving the option of completing an online survey is a **voluntary response sample**.
3. Assigning every student a number and randomly selecting 50 of them is a **simple random sample**.
4. Customers agreeing to complete a survey after being helped on the phone is a **voluntary response sample**.

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