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Topic 27, TQ: Stratification in Random Sampling

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  Topic review question: What does stratification mean in random sampling? Stratification or stratified random sampling is a method that is used where the population of a group starts to divide into smaller groups. These sub- groups are known as strata. When you stratify a population, you begin to create different layers. This has been … Continue reading Topic 27, TQ: Stratification in Random Sampling →

Topic 35, DQ 2: Elusive Validity Measurements

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Discussion Question Name a trait you think is elusive and thus may be difficult to measure with great validity. Discuss different ways the trait could be measured. Elusive Traits Our text states that ‘no test is perfectly valid’ (Patten & Newhart, 2018). It is an accepted fact  that no measurement tool or concept can perfectly … Continue reading Topic 35, DQ 2: Elusive Validity Measurements →