A researcher selects a sample from a district such that 25% of the children are between ages 5 and 6, 25% are between ages 7 and

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A researcher selects a sample from a district such that 25% of the children are between ages 5 and 6, 25% are between ages 7 and

8, 25% are between 9 and 10, and 25% are between ages 11 and 12. The researcher is employing a ________ sampling.

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Llana [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-12T05:34:41+03:00

Answer:

Quota.

Explanation:

In Statistics, sampling can be defined as a process used to collect or select data (objects, observations, or individuals) from a larger statistical population using specific procedures.

There are various types of sampling used by researchers and these are;

1. Random sampling.

2. Systematic sampling.

3. Stratified sampling.

4. Cluster sampling.

5. Opportunity or convenience sampling.

6. Quota sampling.

Quota sampling can be defined as a non-probability sampling technique wherein a sample comprising of data from a population or homogeneous group are created.

In this scenario, a researcher selects a sample from a district such that 25% of the children are between ages 5 and 6, 25% are between ages 7 and 8, 25% are between 9 and 10, and 25% are between ages 11 and 12. Thus, the researcher is employing a quota sampling.