Chapter 10: Sampling

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Why do we use sampling?

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Often, the population is so large that surveying or measuring all is expensive or impossible.

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What is Convenience Sampling?

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A non-probability sampling method where the sample is drawn from the part of the population that is close at hand.

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What is Simple Random Sampling?

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A probability sampling method in which the researcher randomly selects a subset of participants from a population.

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What is a Census?

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When one examines the entire population instead of a subgroup of the population.

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What type of sampling involves putting all names into a hat and pulling out a sample?

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Simple Random Sampling.

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What is Stratified Sampling?

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A probability sampling method where the population is divided into subgroups, and random samples are taken from each.

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What is Systematic Sampling?

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A probability sampling method where you select every nth individual from a list of the population.

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What is Cluster Sampling?

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A probability sampling method where the population is divided into clusters, and entire clusters are randomly selected.

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What is Bias in sampling?

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A systematic error that leads to an unrepresentative sample.

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What is the difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

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Probability sampling involves random selection, while non-probability sampling does not.