Question

1. what is a key factor in evaluating sampling strategies?

a. the cost of data collection
b. the speed of data collection
c. the size of the population
d. the potential for bias in the sampling method

Explanation:

When evaluating sampling strategies, the potential for bias in the sampling method is of utmost importance. Bias can skew the results and make them unrepresentative of the population. While cost (a), speed (b), and population size (c) can be factors in sampling decisions, they are not the key factor in evaluating the quality and validity of a sampling strategy. A biased sample, no matter how cheap, fast, or large - scale (in relation to population size), will lead to inaccurate inferences.

Answer:

d. The potential for bias in the sampling method