Probability and statistics

March 22, 2016

Worksheet #4

1. Define the following( in no more than 3 sentences):

i.
Simple sampling
ii.
Stratified sampling
iii.
Multistage sampling
iv.
Systematics sampling
v.
Cluster sample
vi.
Quota sample
(12 marks)
2. State if the above sampling methods are random or non-random
(6 marks)
3. Give one example of each sampling method.
(6marks)
4. State three advantages and three disadvantages of each sampling
method.
(12 marks)
5. Define sample frame, parameter, statistic and standard error.
(8 marks)
6. State the difference between sample and population parameter
(2marks)
7. State a definition of central limit theorem
(2 marks)
8. Define confidence interval
(2 marks)