1. Selecting a sample using a series of random numbers to identify sample items is referred to as

a) Block selection.

b) Haphazard selection.

c) Systematic random selection.

d) Unrestricted random selection.

2. If systematic selection is used with a starting point of 10, a population size of 100, and a necessary sample size of 20, the first three items selected for examination would be

a) 10, 110, 210.

b) 110, 210, 310.

c) 10, 15, 20.

d) 15, 20, 25.

3. A limitation of systematic random selection is that this method

a) Has a relatively low likelihood of yielding a representative sample.

b) Results in a larger sample size than other selection methods.

c) Can result in bypassing a number of items having similar characteristics.

d) Cannot be used with statistical sampling plans.

4. Which of the following is appropriately used for statistical sampling applications?

Unrestricted Random Selection Block Selection

a. Yes..................................Yes

b. Yes...................................No

c. No...................................Yes

d. No....................................No

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