Question

A sampling method where you determine randomly where you want to start selecting in the sampling frame and then follow a rule to select every xth element in the sampling frame list is called a ____ method.

Answer 1

Systematic

Explanation:

Samples may be classified as:

Convenient: Sample drawn from a conveniently available pool.

Random: Basically, put all the options into a hat and drawn some of them.

Systematic: Every kth element is taken. For example, you want to survey something on the street, you interview every 5th person, for example.

Cluster: Divides population into groups, called clusters, and each element in the cluster is surveyed.

Stratified: Also divides the population into groups. However, then only some elements of the group are surveyed.

In this question:

Every xth element, so systematic.