19. SIMPLE SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING

Question 1

1. What are the requirements for selecting the Sample?

Answer 1

• the sample is selected according to a simple and
  systematic rule
• it is not selected randomly

Question 2

2. What can this Simple Systematic Sample end up being equivalent to?

Answer 2

• it can be equivalent to a Simple Random Sample
• this happens when there is no biasing pattern in the
  system of selection

Question 3

3. Do these examples make sense?

Answer 3

• yes

Question 4

4. What are the four steps to the Simple Systematic Sample Procedure?

Answer 4

1. Identify the Source Population
2. Set up Sampling Frame
3. Decide on the Sample Size
4. Systematically select individuals from the Sampling
   Frame

Question 5

5. Do these examples make sense?

Answer 5

• yes

Question 6

6. What are the 2 advantages of Simple Systematic Sampling?

Answer 6

1. IT IS AN ACCEPTABLE AND ALTERNATIVE APPROACH
   - it is more convenient
   - if for some reason we cannot make use of the
   Simple Random Sampling
2. IT IS A FASTER APPROACH
   - it is possibly cheaper

Question 7

7. What is the one disadvantage of Simple Systematic Sampling?

Answer 7

1. THE REPRESENTATIVENESS OF THE SAMPLE
   MAY BE COMPROMISED
   - if the system of choice will select individuals in a non-
   random fashion