HS 7 M2

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is the process of selecting a small number of elements from a larger defined target group of elements such that the information Gathered from the small group will allow judgments to be made about the larger groups

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Sampling

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is entirely dependent on Management Problem, Research Problems, and Research Design.

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Population of interest

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A list of population elements (people, companies, houses, cities, etc.) from which units to be sampled can be selected.

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SAMPLING FRAME

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occurs when certain elements of the population are accidentally omitted or not included on the list.

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Sample frame error

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SAMPLING METHODS

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Probability Sampling

Nonprobability sampling

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Simple random sampling
Systematic random sampling
Stratified random sampling Cluster sampling

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Probability

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Convenience sampling Judgment sampling Quota sampling Snowball sampling

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Nonprobability

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is a method of probability sampling in which every unit has an equal nonzero chance of being selected

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Simple random sampling

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is a method of probability sampling
in which the defined target population is ordered and the sample is selected
according to position using a skip interval

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Systematic random sampling

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is a method of probability sampling in which the population is divided
into different subgroups and samples are selected from each

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Stratified random sampling

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is a sampling technique used when “natural” groupings are evident in a statistical population.

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Cluster sampling

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It divide population into Comparable groups: Schools, Cities etc.

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Cluster sampling

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the technique given more accurate results when most of the variation in the population is within the groups,

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Cluster Sampling

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relies upon convenience and access

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Convenience sampling

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relies upon belief that participants fit characteristics

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Judgment sampling

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emphasizes representation of specific characteristics

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Quota sampling

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Relies upon respondent referrals of others with like characteristics

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Snowball sampling

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samples drawn at the convenience of the interviewer. People tend to make the selection at familiar locations and to choose respondents who are like themselves.

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Convenience samples

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samples that require a judgment or an “educated guess” on the part of the interviewer as to who should represent the population. Also, “judges” (informed individuals) may be asked to suggest who should be in the sample.

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Judgment samples

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samples that set a specific number of certain types of individuals to be interviewed

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Quota samples

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is a technique for developing a research sample where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances

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Snowball sampling

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possibilities are wide and varied with any one method of collection not inherently better than any other

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Data collection

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Surveying involves gathering information from individuals using a questionnaire.

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SURVEYS

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the most popular and common research method used in social
sciences as well as in our society

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Survey research

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can be anything from a short paper-and-pencil feedback form to an intensive one-on-one in-depth interview.

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Survey

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Survey research is primarily quantitative, but qualitative methods can be used too.

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TYPES OF DATA

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is a non-experimental, descriptive research method. can be useful when a researcher wants to collect data on phenomena that cannot be directly observed.

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survey

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to form general ideas about the research questions

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Exploratory survey

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to collect more specific descriptions of the variables of interest

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Descriptive survey

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: to develop understanding of relationships among variables of interest

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Explanatory survey

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Data are collected at one point in time from a sample selected to represent a larger population.

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Cross-sectional survey

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to collect data over time.

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Longitudinal surveys

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Study of same population each time data are collected, although samples studied may be different

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Cohort Studies

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Collection of data at various time points with the same sample of respondents.

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Panel Studies

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Classified according to DATA APPROACHES

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▪Face-to-Face Survey ▪Mail Survey ▪Telephone Survey ▪Web Survey

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The steps and tasks in conducting survey

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1. planning 2. sampling 3. construction of questionnaire 4. data collection 5. translation of data 6. analysis 7. conclusions 8. reporting

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involves asking respondents a series of open- ended questions

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Interviewing

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can generate both standardized quantifiable data, and more in-depth qualitative data

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Interviews

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Interviews can range from

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▪formal to informal ▪structured to unstructured ▪can be one on one or involve groups

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Most informative method of qualitative data collection because the human interaction of face-to-face interviews provides the opportunity to probe for insights and build on responses for greater value.

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Face-to-face interviews

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People are contacted at home and in person (abandoned in Developed due to high cost of transport, staff) Street / shopping mall intercepts: Popular in Developed Economies (some Malls consider a nuisance).

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Door-to-door

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are less time consuming and less expensive and the researcher has ready access to anyone on the planet who has a telephone.

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Telephone interviews

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A new and inevitably growing methodology is the use of Internet based research.

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Web based questionnaires