Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Probability Distributions

Question:

Consider the following statements with reference to probability and non probability sampling and select the correct statements :

(A) In purposive sampling the members are selected which are most convenient for researches

(B) Cluster sampling divides the population into subgroups and each subgroup has similar characteristics

(C) In voluntary response sampling people are themselves ready to conduct the survey

(D) Selection of a cricket team for world cup is an example of judgement sampling

(E) Stratified sampling is a sampling in which every member of population is assigned a number and those numbers are chosen at regular intervals

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options:

(B), (D) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(D) and (E) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (D) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (B), (D) and (C) only

(B) Cluster sampling divides the population into subgroups (clusters) where each cluster has similar characteristics.

(D) Judgement sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where the researcher uses their judgement to select participants.

(C) Voluntary response sampling is non-probability sampling method.