Pilot surveys and random response method (Edexcel GCSE Statistics): Flashcards
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What is the random response method used for?
What is the random response method used for?
For sensitive Qs, to get honest answers via chance
How does the random response method protect privacy?
How does the random response method protect privacy?
Uses probability, responses can't be traced to individuals
What is Plausible Deniability in surveys?
What is Plausible Deniability in surveys?
Participants can deny answering a sensitive Q honestly
Why larger samples are needed in the random response method?
Why larger samples are needed in the random response method?
Because some answers are random, more data needed
What benefit does the random response method offer?
What benefit does the random response method offer?
Encourages honest answers, protects privacy in sensitive Qs
What key point is made about pilot surveys?
What key point is made about pilot surveys?
They are dress rehearsals to test questions & data validity
What do you need when using the random response method?
What do you need when using the random response method?
A random element, like coin or dice, for responses