Question

Suppose you want to perform a test to compare the mean GPA of all freshmen with the mean GPA of all sophomores in a college? What type of sampling is required for this test?

a.Independent sampling with qualitative data.
b.Independent sampling with quantitative data.
c.Matched-pairs sampling with qualitative data.
d.Matched-pairs sampling with quantitative data.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Independent sampling with quantitative data

Explanation:

Independent sampling is a sampling made on two different sets of items as stated in the question ( freshmen mean GPA and Sophomore mean GPA).

Quantitative data is a data that determines the level of occurrence,it is about 'how many' etc.