Sampling and Distributions Flashcards
1
Q
What is random sampling?
A
Every member of the population has an equal chance of selection
2
Q
How do you do random sampling?
A
Assign every member of the population a number and use a random number generator. Select the people who correlate to that number
3
Q
What is quota sampling?
A
Fixed number from each group
4
Q
What is stratified sampling?
A
Fixed proportion of each existing group
5
Q
What is cluster sampling?
A
A group within a population
6
Q
What is convenience sampling?
A
Include the members of the population
7
Q
What is systematic sampling?
A
Random starting point, choose every nth person/product thereafter
