Researcher At A Public University Conducted A Survey

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A researcher at a public university has conducted a survey on leadership skills possessed by students. The aim of this study is to see how good their leadership skills (based on leadership score). A sample of 35 students was randomly selected from various faculties. The following table shows the data collected from the survey (Faculty, 1=Accounting; 2= Art & Design; 3= Business; 4= Computer Science, 5= Mass Communication).

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The population for the survey comprises all students enrolled at the public university, as the study aims to assess leadership skills across the entire student body. Since the objective is to understand leadership capabilities broadly, the population includes every student registered in the university, irrespective of faculty, age, or gender.

The sampling frame refers to the specific list or database used to draw the sample. In this case, the sampling frame would be the university’s official enrollment records or student database that lists all students along with their associated details such as faculty, age, gender, and leadership scores. This list serves as the sampling frame as it provides the comprehensive source from which the 35 students were randomly selected for the survey.

By utilizing the university’s official student database, the researcher ensures that every student has an equal chance of being selected, aligning with the principles of simple random sampling. The sampling frame is critical to avoid sampling bias and to accurately represent the diversity of the student population across different faculties, gender, and ages.

In summary, the population consists of all students at the university, as the survey intends to evaluate leadership skills across the entire student community. The sampling frame is the university's official student enrollment records, which constitute the list from which the 35 students were randomly chosen for the survey study.

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