Question 1

Here is the definition of a term used in sampling.
'Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.'
Circle the term being defined.

Accepted Answer

1. Read the definition carefully: "Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation."
2. Consider the meaning of each of the four terms provided.
3. The population is the entire group of interest.
4. A census is a study of the entire population.
5. A sample frame is the list of items or people forming a population from which a sample is taken. This matches the definition of who is available.
6. A group is too general.
7. Select the term that best matches the definition.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this AQA GCSE question?

Accepted Answer

✗ Confusing sample frame with population. The population is the ideal group, while the sample frame is the practical list of who can be contacted.
✗ Choosing census, which is a method of surveying everyone, not a term for the available group.

Here is the definition of a term used in sampling.
'Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.'
Circle the term being defined.

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Here is the definition of a term used in sampling. 'Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.' Circle the term being defined.

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Here is the definition of a term used in sampling.
'Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.'
Circle the term being defined.