PRC-2 · Chapter 12 · Question 50 of 55
In 'Systematic Sampling', if we want a sample of 100 from a population of 2,000, what is the 'sampling interval' (k)?
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Correct answer: B) 20
Explanation
The sampling interval (k) is calculated as N/n. Here, 2,000 / 100 = 20. The researcher would select every 20th person after picking a random starting point.
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