Q 1.55. - Elementary Statistics

Question

In each of Exercises 1.55-1.58, fill in the blank (s).

Systematic random sampling is easier to execute than simple random sampling and usually provides comparable results. The exception is the presence of some kind of                                       in the listing of the members of the population. 

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Systematic random sampling is easier to execute than simple random sampling and usually provides comparable results. The exception is the presence of some kind of cyclic pattern in the listing of the members of the population.  

Step 1. Given information.

The given statement is:

Systematic random sampling is easier to execute than simple random sampling and usually provides comparable results. The exception is the presence of some kind of                                       in the listing of the members of the population.

Step 2. Fill in the given blank.

In Systematic random sampling, a sample is produced by picking every k member of the population via systematic random sampling. 

Furthermore, a random number table or random number generator is usually used to generate the integer k. 

Furthermore, systematic random sampling is less time-consuming than simple random sampling while producing similar results.

The distinction between the two is that systematic random sampling contains a cyclic pattern.