Question: A). When a random starting point is chosen, followed by every nth individual, this sampling method is which one of the following? Elaborate on your

A). When a random starting point is chosen, followed by every nth individual, this sampling method is which one of the following? Elaborate on your answer. [10 Points]

a. simple random sampling b. cluster random sampling c. stratified random sampling d. systematic random sampling

B). A simple random sample of 200 people is selected from the 1230 male students in a university psychology course to take part in a psychological test. The population being considered is: [10 Points]

a. 200 b. 1230 c. people taking part in the test d. male students enrolled in a university psychology course

C). HHM Bakery is the most famous Bakery in town and located in the town center. HHM is considering introducing a new Chocolate Cookie. Your Manager of Surveys has suggested the following four methods for selecting a sample to determine customer demand for this product in the small town of 5,000 people: [40 Points]

a. Method A Survey the first 100 people in line on a weekday for the noon showing of the newest hit movie at the town movie theater.

b. Method B Survey every 5th person arriving at the town playground on a weekday afternoon until 100 people are questioned.

c. Method C Randomly select 50 citizens from registered residents in the town hall. Contact each person and arrange to survey him or her.

d. Method D Randomly select 250 citizens from registered residents in the town hall. Contact each person and arrange to survey him or her. .

Explain the pros and cons of each of these sampling methods. Then, at the bottom, explain which one you would recommend, and why.

PROS

CONS

Method A

Method B

Method C

Method D

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