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Probability Sampling Methods

This document discusses different types of probability sampling designs used in research including simple random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, cluster sampling, and multistage sampling. It provides definitions and examples to illustrate each type. Simple random sampling involves randomly selecting cases from a sampling frame. Stratified sampling divides the population into groups and then randomly samples from each group. Systematic sampling assumes a randomly ordered population and samples every kth unit. Cluster sampling divides a population into clusters and randomly samples clusters to measure all units within.

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Probability Sampling Methods

This document discusses different types of probability sampling designs used in research including simple random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, cluster sampling, and multistage sampling. It provides definitions and examples to illustrate each type. Simple random sampling involves randomly selecting cases from a sampling frame. Stratified sampling divides the population into groups and then randomly samples from each group. Systematic sampling assumes a randomly ordered population and samples every kth unit. Cluster sampling divides a population into clusters and randomly samples clusters to measure all units within.

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Probability Sampling

Types of Probability Sampling


Designs

Simple random sampling

Stratified sampling

Systematic sampling

Cluster (area) sampling

Multistage sampling
Some Definitions


N = the number of cases in the
sampling frame

n = the number of cases in the sample
Simple Random Sampling

Have a list of all members of the


population; write each name on a card
and choose cards through a pure-chance
selection.
Simple Random Sampling
Example:

Small service agency.

Client assessment of quality of service.

Get list of clients over past year.

Draw a simple random sample of n/N.
Simple Random Sampling

List of clients
Stratified Random Sampling

Sometimes called "proportional" or


"quota" random sampling.
Objective: Population of N units
divided into nonoverlapping strata
N1, N2, N3, ... Ni such that N1 + N2
+ ... + Ni = N; then do simple random
sample of n/N in each strata.
Stratified Sampling - Purposes:
To insure representation of each
strata, oversample smaller population
groups.
Administrative convenience -- field
offices.
Sampling problems may differ in each
strata.
Increase precision (lower variance) if
strata are homogeneous within (like
blocking).
Stratified Random Sampling

List of clients
Stratified Random Sampling

List of clients

African-American Hispanic-American Others

Strata
Stratified Random Sampling

List of clients

African-American Hispanic-American Others

Strata

Random subsamples of n/N


Systematic Random Sampling


Assumes that the population is
randomly ordered.

Advantages: Easy; may be more
precise than simple random sample.
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Cluster Sampling

Procedure:

Divide population into clusters.

Randomly sample clusters.

Measure all units within sampled
clusters.
Cluster Sampling


Advantages: Administratively useful,
especially when you have a wide
geographic area to cover.


Examples: Randomly sample from city
blocks and measure all homes in
selected blocks.
Cluster Sampling

Example: if you want to have a sample of 120
out of 1,000 students, you can randomly
select three sections with 40 students to
constitute the sample.

40 40 40

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