Practice Sampling Errors (2.7.1) - Collection of Data - CBSE 11 Statistics for Economics

Practice: Sampling Errors

Lesson 2.7.1Collection of Data

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Question 1.
What is a sampling error?
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Look for the definition in the glossary.
Question 2.
What is an example of a non-sampling error?
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Consider issues during the data collection process.
3Question 3.
What is a sampling error?
- Error from data misprocessing
- Difference between sample and population
- An intentional bias in sampling
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Think about the definition of sampling error.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-sampling errors can be minimized by increasing sample size.
- True
- False
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Consider what type of errors sample size influences.
Question 5.
A city conducted a survey on transportation habits among 500 residents selected randomly from various neighborhoods. Discuss potential sampling and non-sampling errors that might occur.
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Analyze how representative your sample is and anticipate possible errors in respondent data.
Question 6.
You are conducting a survey on public health and want a balanced perspective; however, you only survey individuals from a health club. What types of errors does this introduce?
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Reflect on representativeness and data integrity during collection.

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