Q1: What sampling method is applied when taking a sample of 10 elementary schools in the State of Georgia and including all students in the selected schools to survey?

Question

A) cluster sample
B) stratified random sample
C) simple random sample
D) multistage sample
E) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) cluster sample.

In a cluster sample, entire groups (or clusters) are selected randomly, and all individuals within those groups are surveyed. In this case, the elementary schools are the clusters, and all students within the selected schools are included in the survey.