Sampling essentials practical guidelines for making sampling choices
โ Scribed by Daniel, Johnnie N
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Year
- 2012;2011
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 291
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Written for students taking research methods courses, this text provides an overview of sampling principles. The author gives detailed, non-technical descriptions and guidelines with limited presentation of formulas to help students reach basic research decisions, such as whether to choose a census or a sample, as well as how to select sample size and sample type.
โฆ Table of Contents
PrefaceList of Tables, Figures, and Research NotesChapter 1. Preparing to Make Sampling ChoicesChapter 2. Choosing Between Taking a Census and SamplingChapter 3. Choosing Between Nonprobability Sampling and Probability SamplingChapter 4. Choosing the Type of Nonprobability SamplingChapter 5. Choosing the Type of Probability SamplingChapter 6. Sampling Based on the Nature of the Sampling Unit and Mixed-Methods Sample DesignsChapter 7. Choosing the Size of the SampleGlossaryReferencesIndex
โฆ Subjects
Social sciences--Methodology;Social sciences--Research;Social sciences -- Research;Social sciences -- Methodology
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