{"id":51489,"date":"2024-04-15T23:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=51489"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:25:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:25:33","slug":"which-data-collection-method-involves-selecting-a-sample-from-a-larger-population-and-collecting-data-from-the-sample-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-data-collection-method-involves-selecting-a-sample-from-a-larger-population-and-collecting-data-from-the-sample-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Which data collection method involves selecting a sample from a larger population and collecting data from the sample only?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97171e5f14d\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Experiments                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Observational Studies                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Surveys                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Sampling                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Sampling.<\/p>\n<p>Sampling is a data collection method that involves selecting a subset of individuals from a larger population and collecting data from them. This is done in order to save time and money, as it is often not feasible to collect data from the entire population.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of different sampling methods, including simple random sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. The choice of sampling method will depend on a number of factors, such as the size of the population, the desired level of precision, and the cost of collecting data.<\/p>\n<p>Sampling can be a very effective way to collect data, but it is important to be aware of the potential biases that can occur. For example, if the sample is not representative of the population, the results of the study may not be accurate.<\/p>\n<p>Experiments are a data collection method that involves manipulating one or more variables and observing the effect on another variable. This is done in order to determine whether there is a <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> cause-and-effect relationship between the variables.<\/p>\n<p>Observational studies are a data collection method that involves observing a group of individuals without intervening in their lives. 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