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Random Sampling for Beginners

Random sampling is a method of sampling that gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected. There are several types of random sampling including simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Simple random sampling involves randomly selecting a small segment of individuals from the total population, giving each member an equal probability of being chosen. It is useful for making statistical inferences about a population and reducing the impact of confounding variables, but requires that the entire population is accessible and the researcher has sufficient time and resources.

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Random Sampling for Beginners

Random sampling is a method of sampling that gives every member of a population an equal chance of being selected. There are several types of random sampling including simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Simple random sampling involves randomly selecting a small segment of individuals from the total population, giving each member an equal probability of being chosen. It is useful for making statistical inferences about a population and reducing the impact of confounding variables, but requires that the entire population is accessible and the researcher has sufficient time and resources.

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Random Sampling

Discussion:
What is Random Sampling?

Random sampling, or probability sampling, is a sampling method that allows for the
randomization of sample selection, each sample has the same probability as other samples to be
selected to serve as a representation of an entire population.

Types of Random Sampling Methods

1. Simple Random Sampling


2. Systematic Sampling
3. Stratified Sampling
4. Cluster Sampling

Simple Random Sampling

Simple random sampling is the randomized selection of a small segment of individuals


or members from a whole population. It provides each individual or member of a population with
an equal and fair probability of being chosen. The simple random sampling method is one of the
most convenient and simple sample selection techniques.

When to use Simple Random Sampling?

Simple random sampling is used to make statistical inferences about a population. It helps
ensure high internal validity: randomization is the best method to reduce the impact of potential
confounding variables.

In addition, with a large enough sample size, a simple random sample has high external
validity: it represents the characteristics of the larger population.
However, simple random sampling can be challenging to implement in practice. To use
this method, there are some prerequisites.

 You have a complete list of every member of the population.


 You can contact or access each member of the population if they are selected.
 You have the time and resources to collect data from the necessary sample size.

Simple random sampling works best if you have a lot of time and resources to conduct
your study, or if you are studying a limited population that can easily be sampled.

Example:

I am having a special dinner tomorrow night. I am trying to decide what to serve as the main
course: chicken, steak, or fish. I would like to make everyone happy so I will call 7 people to
find out their preference. Those invited are listed below.

Kevin Carl Sky Mae

Claire Andrei Joy Ian

Zach Gian Kurt Daisy

Kisha Jc Ashly Yanna

Lucy Ryan John Tim

Kim Beth Nick Julia

WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY THIS?

Firstly because in order for us researchers and specially for beginners to identify what kind of
sampling technique they are using or they will be using in the future when they are gathering the
respondents.

What do u mean by RESPONDENT?


A respondent is a person who replies to something such as a survey or set of
questions.

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