Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileInferential_Statistics_uva-inferential-statistics-24-en_uva-inferential-statistics-24-en
    nameuva-inferential-statistics-24-en
    sectionInferential Statistics
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty2.117
    p-value0.5266

    Question

    In a quasi-experiment, a researcher wants to ensure that the selection problem does not provide an alternative explanation for the found results. What options does he have to deal with this problem?


    1. FALSE: By drawing a good random sample from the population.
    2. FALSE: By using purposive sampling when drawing the sample.
    3. TRUE: By matching subjects in the sample first.

    1. By drawing a good random sample from the population…: Incorrect
    2. By using purposive sampling when drawing the sample: Incorrect
    3. By matching subjects in the sample first…: Correct