1. The researchers selected their subjects to represent specific characteristics

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1. The researchers selected their subjects to represent specific characteristics of the population that the researchers decided were typical and should be included. What type of sampling are the researchers performing? A) purposive B) directed C) criterion D) guided

2. To reach their desired number of subjects, the researchers were relying on the early subjects to give them names of additional subjects to recruit. What type of sampling are the researchers performing? A) affinity B) network C) snowball D) tiered

3. The researchers knew that the population of physical therapists was compiled of three subgroups: baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral prepared. They wanted to capture any differing opinions among the three subgroups regarding clinical decision support systems. What type of sample should the researchers select? A) stratified random sample B) cluster random sample C) professional sample D) grouping sample

4. What does “lacking rigor” mean? A) The scholarly merit of the study is questionable B) The sentences do not flow as they are long and complex C) The language of the paper was dynamic D) The paragraphs were not redundant and wordy

5. You are attempting to understand the implicit rules of a journal to which you may submit a paper. You would consider all of the following aspects EXCEPT: A) anthropomorphism B) submission guidelines C) use of first person D) use of passive voice

Explanation / Answer

1. A purposive sample is a non-probability sample that is selected based on characteristics of a population and the objective of the study. Purposive sampling is also known as judgmental, selective, or subjective sampling.

Hence answer is A. Purposive sampling

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