Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Rehab Research

Chapter 9- Selection and Assignment of Participants

QuestionAnswer
How is a 'population' defined? the total group of interest
How is a 'sample' defined? a subgroup of the group of interest
What is 'sampling'? the procedure by which a sample of units or elements is selected from a population
Who is the 'target population'? the group to whom researchers hope to generalize their findings
Who is the 'accessible population'? the group of potential research participants who are actually available for a given study
What are the four types of characteristics that define populations? Which characteristics define the target population? The accessible population? clinical, demographic, geographic, and temporal; clinical and demographic define the target population, geographical and temporal define the accessible population
What are the four types of probability sampling? simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling
What are the three types of nonprobability sampling? samples of convenience, snowball sampling, and purposive sampling
What is the goal of group assignment? to create groups that are equally representative of the entire sample; secondary goal is to develop groups of equal size
What are some of the methods used for assignment to groups? random assignment by individual, random assignment by block, systematic assignment, matched assignment, consecutive assignment
What is ensured by the best assignment method? group sizes are equal, group characteristics are similar, and group characteristics approximate the overall sample characteristics
What is the general principle of sample size? larger samples tend to be more representative of their parent populations than smaller samples
Created by: amwilliamson
Popular Physical Therapy sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards