Introduction to Sampling and Sampling Methods Flashcards
1
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main purpose of sampling is
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estimate certain population parameters
2
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A sample has the characteristic that every element in the population has a known, nonzero probability of being included in the sample.
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probability
3
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Probability Sampling Methods
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- Simple Random Sampling
- Stratified Random Sampling
- Systematic Sampling
- Cluster Sampling
4
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……. is sample which every subject has an equal probability of being selected for the study.
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Simple Random Sampling
5
Q
The recomended way to select a simple random sample is to use
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table of random numbers or a computer – generated list of random numbers
6
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N
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population size
7
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n
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sample size
8
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Confidence interval for the population mean is
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Interval Estimates
