A teacher has recorded the scores of 20 students on a math test.
The scores are as follows:
55,62,65,68,70,72,73,75,78,80,82,85,87,89,90,92,94,97,98,100
Here are some questions on sampling methods in statistics:
1. **What is the difference between probability and non-probability sampling
methods? Provide examples of each.**
2. **Explain how simple random sampling is conducted. What are its
advantages and disadvantages?**
3. **Describe stratified sampling and give a scenario where it would be more
appropriate than simple random sampling.**
4. **What is cluster sampling, and how does it differ from stratified sampling?
In what situations is cluster sampling particularly useful?**
5. **How does systematic sampling work, and what are the potential biases
that could arise from using this method?**
6. **What are the key differences between convenience sampling and quota
sampling? When might a researcher choose to use these methods?**
7. **Why is it important to ensure that a sample is representative of the
population? What are the consequences of using a biased sample?**
8. **Explain multi-stage sampling and give an example of a research study
where this method would be effective.**
9. **What is the role of sampling error in statistical analysis, and how can it be
minimized?**
10. **How do sampling methods influence the validity and reliability of
research findings? Discuss with examples.**
