Question

identify the kind of sample that is described.
a researcher randomly selects 5 local fast food restaurants and then asks all school age children at those restaurants their opinion on the new town curfew.
this sample is a sample.
options:
systematic
simple random
cluster
stratified
voluntary response
convenience

Explanation:

Cluster sampling involves randomly selecting entire groups (clusters) from the population, then surveying all individuals within the chosen clusters. Here, the fast food restaurants are the clusters, randomly selected, and all school-age children (the target group within the clusters) are surveyed.

Answer:

cluster