Which sampling term denotes the list of individuals from which the sample is drawn?

Which sampling term denotes the list of individuals from which the sample is drawn?

• A. Sampling frame
• B. Simple random sample
• C. Random sampling
• D. Representative sample

Answer: (A)

The sampling frame is the list of individuals from which the sample is drawn. It’s the practical source you use to pick participants, such as a registrar’s list of students, a customer database, or a census roster. The frame defines who you could potentially include, and it may differ from the broader target population if some people aren’t in the frame or are hard to reach, which can introduce frame error. The other terms describe different ideas. A simple random sample is a method applied to the frame where each person has an equal chance of being chosen. Random sampling refers to using a method that gives a known or equal chance for selection, not a specific list. A representative sample is about how well the chosen participants reflect the characteristics of the target population, not about the source list itself.

The sampling frame is the list of individuals from which the sample is drawn. It’s the practical source you use to pick participants, such as a registrar’s list of students, a customer database, or a census roster. The frame defines who you could potentially include, and it may differ from the broader target population if some people aren’t in the frame or are hard to reach, which can introduce frame error.

The other terms describe different ideas. A simple random sample is a method applied to the frame where each person has an equal chance of being chosen. Random sampling refers to using a method that gives a known or equal chance for selection, not a specific list. A representative sample is about how well the chosen participants reflect the characteristics of the target population, not about the source list itself.