Question: Which of the following is a technique of non-probability sampling?

[NTA NET
December 2019]
(a) Judgemental sampling
(b) Simple Random Sampling
(c) Stratified Random Sampling
(d) Cluster Sampling
Answer: a
Solution: A type of non-probability sampling, also known as purposive sampling, involves
selecting units based on specified characteristics. Judgemental sampling is a technique of
non-probability sampling. Simple random, stratified random, and cluster sampling are all types
of probability sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In a sampling procedure, if you select every 10th name on a list or every 15th house
on a street it is known as [NTA NET June 2020]
(a) Deliberate sampling
(b) Simple random sampling
(c) Systematic sampling
(d) Stratified sampling
Answer: c
Solution: Systematic sampling is a type of probability sampling where the first unit is selected
randomly, and then the remaining units are chosen by a fixed period. Selecting every 10th name
or 15th house is an example of systematic sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following is a technique of probability sampling? [SET June 2012]
(a) Random sampling
(b) Cluster sampling
(c) Convenience sampling
(d) Multistage sampling
Answer: b
Solution: Random sampling, cluster sampling, and multistage sampling are all types of
probability sampling. Convenience sampling is a non-probability sampling method.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: People who are available, volunteer or can be easily recruited are used in the
sampling method called: [DSSSB 2019]
(a) Simple random sampling
(b) Convenience sampling
(c) Cluster sampling
(d) Systematic sampling
Answer: b
Solution: Convenience sampling is a method where people who are easily available, volunteer,
or can be conveniently recruited are used for the sample.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: When each member of a population has an equal chance of being selected, the
sampling is called:
(a) Probability sampling
(b) Quota sampling
(c) Snowball sampling
(d) Purposive sampling
Answer: a
Solution: Probability sampling is a method in which every member of a population has an equal
chance of being selected.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following sampling "relies on referrals from initial sampling units to
generate additional sampling units"? [DU Mphil/PhD Entrance Exam 2019]
(a) Simple Random Sampling
(b) Snowball Sampling
(c) Systematic Sampling
(d) Stratified Random Sampling
Answer: b
Solution: Snowball sampling relies on referrals from initial sampling units to find additional units.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Stratified sampling is a combination of which of the following: [DU Mphil/PhD
Entrance Exam]
(a) Quota and Cluster
(b) Random and Cluster
(c) Purposive and Random
(d) Quota and Random
Answer: c
Solution: Stratified sampling is a combination of purposive and random sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Non Sampling Errors are referred to as the errors of: [DU Mphil/PhD Entrance Exam]
(a) Measurement
(b) Ratio
(c) Probability
(d) Qualification
Answer: a
Solution: Non-sampling errors are referred to as errors of measurement.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Alternative term for "population" im sampling is
(a) The sample size
(b) Universe
(c) Cluster
(d) None of these
Answer: b
Solution: The alternative term for "population" in sampling is "universe".
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In research on 'Information Needs of Advocates' a questionnaire is sent to every fifth
member on the official register of Bar Council would this be: [CGPSC 2019]
(a) Random sample
(b) Stratified Sample
(c) The Whole Population
(d) A purposive Sample
Answer: a
Solution: Sending a questionnaire to every fifth member on a list is an example of random
sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Area probability sample is a particular type of [CGPSC 2017]
(a) Simple random sampling
(b) Quota sampling
(c) Stratified random sampling
(d) Purposive sampling
(e) Cluster sampling
Answer: c
Solution: Area probability sample is a particular type of stratified random sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In the size of the study population is very small, the following sampling method will
give better results: [West Bengal SET 2020, DU M.Phil/PhD Entrance Exam 2019]
(a) Purposive
(b) Stratified
(c) Random
(d) Census
Answer: a
Solution: When the study population is very small, purposive sampling will give better results.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: What is the most relevant answer of 'accidental sampling'? [West Bengal SET 2018]
(a) Fixing a 'Quota'
(b) Self selected
(c) Purposive served
(d) First come, first served
Answer: d
Solution: The most relevant answer for 'accidental sampling' is 'first come, first served'.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In stratified sampling, units are selected [West Bengal SET 2018]
(a) after dissociating the population into different groups on the basis of specific standard and
then the units are selected from these groups.
(b) after dividing the population into different groups on the basis of specific standard and then
taking an equal proportion of units from each group.
(c) after dividing the population into different 'strata' and then selecting any one strata out of
them.
(d) units are selected from the population as they are convenient to the researcher.
Answer: b
Solution: In stratified sampling, units are selected after the population is divided into different
groups based on a specific standard, and then an equal proportion of units is taken from each
group.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Tippett's Table is [West Bengal SET 2017]
(a) A statistical table.
(b) A table used for sampling purpose.
(c) A table used for verification of statistical inferences.
(d) A table used for charging system.
Answer: b
Solution: Tippett's Table is a table used for sampling purposes.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following terms best describes non-probability sampling? [Maharashtra
SET 2020]
(a) Subjective
(b) Objective
(c) Random
(d) Systematic
Answer: a
Solution: Non-probability sampling is best described as subjective.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: and are the procedures for selecting samples through simple random method.
[Maharashtra SET 2019]
(i) Identifying samples conveniently
(ii) Listing of participants category-wise and choosing samples from each category
(iii) Numbering all the elements of the population and then selecting samples using table of
random numbers
(iv) Selecting samples by lottery system
(a) (i) and (iii) are correct
(b) (ii) and (iv) are correct
(c) (i) and (ii) are correct
(d) (iii) and (iv) are correct
Answer: d
Solution: The procedures for selecting samples using a simple random method are numbering
all elements of the population and selecting samples using a table of random numbers, and
selecting samples by a lottery system.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In sampling method, researcher requests respondents to help identify other potential
respondents [Maharashtra SET 2019]
(a) Quota
(b) Convenience
(c) Snowball
(d) Purposive
Answer: c
Solution: In snowball sampling, the researcher requests respondents to help identify other
potential respondents.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Arrange the following steps given in sample Design in proper sequence: [UGC NET
January 2017]
(A) Source List
(B) Size of the sample
(C) Sampling unit
(D) Parameters of Interest
(a) (C), (A), (B), (D)
(b) (D), (B), (C), (A)
(c) (B), (D), (A), (C)
(d) (A), (C), (D), (B)
Answer: a
Solution: The proper sequence for sample design is: Sampling unit, Source List, Size of the
sample, and Parameters of Interest.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following are types of random samples? [UGC NET January 2017]
(A) Cluster sampling
(B) Purposive sampling
(C) Stratified sampling
(D) Systematic sampling
(a) (A), (C) and (D) are correct.
(b) (B), (C) and (D) are correct.
(c) (A), (B) and (C) are correct
(d) (A), (B) and (D) are correct.
Answer: a
Solution: Cluster, stratified, and systematic sampling are all types of random samples, also
known as probability sampling. Purposive sampling is a non-probability sampling technique.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Sampling error occurs when we take: [J&K August 2016]
(A) Repeated samples from the same population.
(B) Samples from cross section of population.
(C) Samples from myriad population.
(D) Samples from discrete group of population.
(a) (A) and (B) are correct.
(b) (B) and (C) are correct.
(c) (C) and (S) are correct.
(d) (A) and (C) are correct.
Answer: a
Solution: Sampling errors can occur when a sample doesn't represent the entire population.
One way this can happen is when taking repeated samples from the same population or taking
samples from a cross-section of the population.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following are sampling errors? [NTA NET December 2018]
(i) Framing errors
(ii) Process errors
(iii) Response error
(iv) Tabulation error
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct
(b) (iii) and (iv) are correct
(c) (ii) and (iv) are correct
(d) (i) and (iii) are correct
Answer: d
Solution: The provided text lists Population Specification Error, Selection Error, and Sample
Frame Error as types of sampling errors. 'Framing errors' and 'Response errors' are considered
sampling errors.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following are non-probability sampling techniques? [NTA NET June
2019]
(A) Purposive
(B) Convenience
(C) Snowball
(D) Simple random
(a) (A), (B) and (D)
(b) (B), (C) and (D)
(c) (A), (C) and (D)
(d) (A), (B) and (C)
Answer: d
Solution: Purposive, convenience, and snowball sampling are all non-probability sampling
techniques. Simple random sampling is a probability sampling technique.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Match the following:
List-I
(A) Judgemental Sampling
(B) Snowball Sampling
(C) Cluster Sampling
(D) Simple Random Sampling
List-II
(i) Based on ability of the researcher to divide the sampling population into groups
(ii) Selecting a sample using networks
(iii) Each element in the population is given on equal and independent chance of selection
(iv) Identification of person who can provide the best information
Codes:
(a) (A) (iv), (B) (ii), (C) (i), (D) (iii)
(b) (A) (iii), (B) (iv), (C) (ii), (D) (i)
(c) (A) (ii), (B) (i), (C) (iii), (D) (iv)
(d) (A) (i), (B) (ii), (C) (iv), (D) (iii)
Answer: a
Solution: Judgemental sampling is a technique that involves identifying a person who can
provide the best information. Snowball sampling is a method of selecting a sample using
networks. Cluster sampling is based on the researcher's ability to divide the population into
groups. Simple random sampling is where each element has an equal chance of being selected.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Match the following:
List-I
(A) Sample
(B) Variable
(C) Range
(D) Standard deviation
List-II
i. Height, weight
ii. Cluster
iii. Square root of variance
iv. Difference in score distribution
Codes:
(a) (A) (iv), (B) (iii), (C) (ii), (D) (i)
(b) (A) (i), (B) (ii), (C) (iii), (D) (iv)
(c) (A) (iii), (B) (i), (C) (iv), (D) (ii)
(d) (A) (ii), (B) (iv), (C) (i), (D) (iii)
Answer: b
Solution: The provided answer key indicates (A) Sample matches with (ii) Cluster, (B) Variable
with (i) Height, weight, (C) Range with (iv) Difference in score distribution, and (D) Standard
deviation with (iii) Square root of variance.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Match the following:
List-I
(A) Pure Research
(B) Applied Research
(C) Showball Sampling
(D) Systematic Random Sampling
List-II
(i) Probability sampling
(ii) Fundamental laws of Thermodynamics
(iii) Invention of steam engine
(iv) Non-probability sampling
Codes:
(a) (A) (ii), (B) (iii), (C) (i), (D) (iv)
(b) (A) (iii), (B) (ii), (C) (iv), (D) (i)
(c) (A) (ii), (B) (iii), (C) (iv), (D) (i)
(d) (A) (ii), (B) (iv), (C) (i), (D) (iii)
Answer: c
Solution: The provided answer key indicates Pure Research matches with Fundamental laws of
Thermodynamics, Applied Research with Invention of steam engine, Snowball Sampling with
Non-probability sampling, and Systematic Random Sampling with Probability sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Assertion (A): Random samples are not representative of the whole population.
Reason (R): Random numbers are used in forming a random sample.
Codes:
(a) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true.
(d) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Answer: b
Solution: The assertion (A) is false because random samples are intended to be representative
of the whole population. The reason (R) is true because random numbers are used to form a
random sample.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Assertion (A): A sample is the representation of a whole.
Reason (R): The sample is subjected to observation and analysis.
Codes:
(a) (A) is false, but (R) is true
(b) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true
(d) Both (A) and (R) are false
Answer: c
Solution: Both the assertion and the reason are true. A sample is a representation of a whole
population, and the sample is the part that is subjected to observation and analysis.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following type of sampling is also known as purposive or non-probability
sampling? [DUET MPhil/PhD 2021]
(a) Deliberate Sampling
(b) Simple Random Sampling
(c) Systematic Sampling
(d) Stratified Sampling
Answer: a
Solution: Deliberate sampling is also known as purposive or non-probability sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: The sampling technique in which each sample has an equal probability of being
chosen by research analysis and tabulation is called [KSET 2020]
(a) Stratified sampling
(b) Convenient sampling
(c) Random sampling
(d) Popular sampling
Answer: c
Solution: Random sampling is the technique where each sample has an equal probability of
being chosen.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: When the population is heterogenous, which of the following methods give better
results? [UGC NET June 2013]
(A) Purposive Sampling
(B) Quota Sampling
(C) Random Sampling
(D) Stratified Random Sampling
Answer: d
Solution: When the population is heterogeneous, stratified random sampling gives better results.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which sampling method is not suitable, if unit members are homogenous? [NTA NET
November 2017]
(a) Simple random
(b) Cluster
(c) Stratified
(d) Systematic
Answer: b
Solution: Cluster sampling is not suitable if the unit members are homogeneous.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In which of the following selection methods, each member of the population has an
equal chance of getting selected?
(a) Purposive sampling
(b) Convenience sampling
(c) Lottery method of sampling
(d) Snowball method of sampling
Answer: c
Solution: The lottery method of sampling is a procedure for simple random sampling where each
member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Sampling error decrease with the
(a) Decrease in sample size
(b) Increase in sample size
(c) Process of randomization
(d) Process of analysis
Answer: b
Solution: Sampling error decreases as the sample size increases.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: In research on Motivation among university library professionals, if the researcher
takes every third person from each category of staff, e.g. Junior Library Assistants, Senior
Library Assistants, Assistant Librarians etc., the sample would be [MSET 2017]
(a) Random sample
(b) Stratified sample
(c) Convenience sample
(d) Snowball sample
Answer: b
Solution: The scenario described, where a population is divided into categories (strata) and then
units are selected from each category, is a stratified sample.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Which of the following is a searching platform for academic and research
publications? [NTA NET June 2020]
(a) Research Gate
(b) Google Scholar
(c) Mendeley
(d) Academia
Answer: b
Solution: Google Scholar is a searching platform for academic and research publications.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Match the following:
List-I
(A) Every unit of population has equal chance of being selected
(B) Every nth case is selected from the list of population
(C) Units are randomly selected from the subgroups
(D) Geographic area based units
List-II
(i) Systematic sampling
(ii) Cluster sampling
(iii) Random sampling
(iv) Stratified sampling
Codes:
(a) (A) (i), (B) (iv), (C) (iii), (D) (ii)
(b) (A) (iv), (B) (ii), (C) (iii), (D) (i)
(c) (A) (iii), (B) (i), (C) (ii), (D) (iv)
(d) (A) (ii), (B) (iii), (C) (iv), (D) (i)
Answer: c
Solution: The provided answer key indicates (A) Every unit has an equal chance of selection
matches with (iii) Random sampling. (B) Every nth case is selected matches with (i) Systematic
sampling. (C) Units are randomly selected from subgroups matches with (ii) Cluster sampling.
(D) Geographic area-based units matches with (iv) Stratified sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0
Question: Deliberate Sampling is known as [UGC NET July 2016]
(A) Purposive Sampling
(B) Sequential Sampling
(C) Probability Sampling
(D) Non-probability Sampling
Codes:
(a) A and D are correct
(b) A and C are correct
(c) A, B and D are correct
(d) B, C and D are correct
Answer: a
Solution: Deliberate sampling is also known as purposive sampling and is a type of
non-probability sampling.
Positive Marks: 2
Negative Marks: 0