Sampling Techniques Used in

Farm Management Research

Farzana Yeasmin
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.
Problem 1

Let's draw a sample size of 2 from a population of size 6 having

elements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Find out the probable samples if we

apply lottery method of simple random sampling technique.

Solution 1
Given that,

Population size, N = 6

Sample size, n = 2
By applying lottery method of simple random sampling technique,

Ncn = 6c2

= 15
Again, Elements of population are given 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

So, the probable samples are: (1,2), (1,3), (1,4), (1,5), (1,6), (2,3), (2,4), (2,5), (2,6), (3,4),
(3,5), (3,6), (4,5), (4,6), (5,6).
Problem 2

What will be the probable samples if we want to draw 15

small farmers from 90 small farmers in a village by applying

systematic random sampling technique in order to reveal the

socioeconomic conditions of them in the area?

Solution 2
Given that,

Population size, N = 90

Sample size, n = 15

𝑁 90
So, Sampling interval, K = = =6
𝑛 15

By applying systematic random sampling technique in order to reveal the socioeconomic

condition of the small farmers in the area, the probable samples are given below:

If comes 1, then the probable samples will be: 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31, 37, 43, 49, 55, 61, 67, 73,
79, 85.
Solution 2
If comes 2, then the probable samples will be: 2, 8, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38, 44, 50, 56, 62, 68,
74, 80, 86.

If comes 3, then the probable samples will be : 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39, 45, 51, 57, 63, 69,
75, 81, 87.

If comes 4, then the probable samples will be : 4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40, 46, 52, 58, 64, 70,
76, 82, 88.

If comes 5, then the probable samples will be : 5, 11, 17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 47, 53, 59, 65, 71,
77, 83, 89.

If comes 6, then the probable samples will be : 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72,
78, 84, 90.
Problem 3
Items in number Gopalpur Parbotipur
a) In which situation stratified random No. of Village Rice
48 63
sampling technique will be the most Mill (VRM)
Male laborer 576 1423
appropriate sampling technique? Female laborer 135 489
No. of Mobile
26 18
b) A DFID funded research project will Rice Mill (MRM)
Male laborer 178 103
be carried out in Gopalpur and Female laborer 56 62
Parbotipur areas of Bangladesh to
A total of 60 VRM, 30 MRM, 600 male wage
examine the job security and health earners from VRM, 150 male wage earners from
MRM, 300 female wage earners from VRM and 90
hazards of the landless wage earners
female wage earners from MRM will be selected
in the rice processing system. for investigation. i) What method of sampling
technique will be followed? ii) And find out the
sample size in each category by location.
Solution 3
a) Stratified random sampling technique will be the most appropriate technique
in the situation when the heterogeneity characteristics are more than the
homogeneity characteristics of the variables.

b) i) Proportionate stratified random sampling technique should be followed.

ii) Given that, A total of 60 VRM, 30 MRM, 600 male wage earners from VRM,
150 male wage earners from MRM, 300 female wage earners from VRM and 90
female wage earners from MRM will be selected for investigation.
 Solution 3 (ii) Sample size calculation in each categories

Sample size
Total
Items in number Gopalpur Parbotipur
Population
Gopalpur Parbotipur Total
60 𝑥 48 60 𝑥 63
No. of Village Rice Mill (VRM) 48 63 48+63= 111 = 26 = 34 26 +34 = 60
111 111

Male laborer 576 1423 1999

Female laborer 135 489 624

Total laborer selected in VRM - - -

No. of Mobile Rice Mill (MRM) 26 18 44

Male laborer 178 103 281

Female laborer 56 62 118

Total laborer selected in MRM
- - -
 Solution 3 (ii) Sample size calculation in each categories (by location):

Sample size
Total
Items in number Gopalpur Parbotipur
Population
Gopalpur Parbotipur Total
60 𝑥 48 60 𝑥 63
No. of Village Rice Mill (VRM) 48 63 48+63= 111 = 26 = 34 26 +34 = 60
111 111

Male laborer 576 1423 1999 173 427 600

Female laborer 135 489 624 65 235 300

Total laborer selected in VRM - - - 238 662 900

No. of Mobile Rice Mill (MRM) 26 18 44 18 12 30

Male laborer 178 103 281 95 55 150

Female laborer 56 62 118 43 47 90

Total laborer selected in MRM
- - - 138 102 240
Conclusions
• From the table, we found a detailed breakdown of sample size
calculations by location, focusing on population demographics and
labour distribution across Village Rice Mills (VRMs) and Mobile Rice
Mills (MRMs) in Gopalpur and Parbotipur areas of Bangladesh.
• To get a total of 60 VRMs, from Gopalpur 26 VRMs and Parbotipur 34
VRMs has been selected proportionately, indicating a higher
concentration of VRMs in Parbotipur.
• To get a total of 30 MRMs, from Gopalpur 18 MRMs and Parbotipur
12 MRMs has been selected proportionately, indicating a higher
concentration of MRMs in Gopalpur.
Conclusions
• From VRMs, the sample selection reveals 238 labourers in Gopalpur
and 662 in Parbotipur, with 173 male and 65 female labourer in
Gopalpur, and 427 male and 235 female labourers in Parbotipur.

• From MRMs, the sample selection shows 138 labourers in Gopalpur

and 102 in Parbotipur, with 95 male and 43 female labourer in
Gopalpur, and 55 male and 47 female labourers in Parbotipur.
Problem 4
A population census of livestock Number of population
Number of
and poultry will be carried out for AEZ
households
development of farm animal
Cattle Goat Chicken
resources conservation throughout 36278 29872 44254 212005
AEZ-1
the country. The donor agency is
interested to undertake an action 22,547 17257 46897 187458
AEZ-17
research plan of the species on
33564 31520 35956 199987
6,000 cattles, 12000 goats and
AEZ-22
24000 chickens covering 18000 18612 12571 23712 154845
AEZ-29
households in 4 agro
ecological zones (AEZs) during [Link] will be the most relevant sampling technique procedure for this
study?
2019-2023. The following are the
[Link] will be sample sizes in each category of AEZ and species?
information available for sampling:
[Link] conclusion could be drawn from the above information?
Solution 4

i) The most relevant sampling procedure for this study will be the
proportionate stratified random sampling procedure. Because from the
four (04) agroecological zones (AEZs) and three (03) species of farm
animals, we have to choose these data.

ii) Given that, the donor agency is interested to undertake an action

research plan of the species on 6,000 cattles, 12000 goats and 24000
chickens covering 18000 households in 4 agro ecological zones (AEZs)
during 2019-2023.
 Solution 4 (ii) Sample size calculation in each categories from four AEZs

Number of population Number of sample required

Required
number of Total
Number of
AEZ households sample
households
(Sample Cattle Goat Chicken Cattle Goat Chicken size
households)

18000 𝑥 36278 6000 𝑥 29872 12000 𝑥 44254 24000 𝑥 212005

AEZ-1 36278 111001 29872 44254 212005 91220 150819 75429𝟓 12232
= 5883 = 1965 = 3521 = 6746
AEZ-17 22,547 17257 46897 187458

AEZ-22 33564 31520 35956 199987

AEZ-29 18612 12571 23712 154845

Total 111001
 Solution 4 (ii) Sample size calculation in each categories from four AEZs

Number of population Number of sample required

Required
number of Total
Number of
AEZ households sample
households
(Sample Cattle Goat Chicken Cattle Goat Chicken size
households)

18000 𝑥 36278 6000 𝑥 29872 12000 𝑥 44254 24000 𝑥 212005

AEZ-1 36278 111001 29872 44254 212005 91220 150819 75429𝟓 12232
= 5883 = 1965 = 3521 = 6746
AEZ-17 22,547 3656 17257 46897 187458 1135 3731 6746 10830

AEZ-22 33564 5443 31520 35956 199987 2073 2861 5964 11297

AEZ-29 18612 3018 12571 23712 154845 827 1887 6363 7641

Total 111001 18000 91220 150819 754295 6000 12000 4927 42000
Solution 4 (iii)

Conclusions
Out of four (04) agroecological zones (AEZ’s) the highest number of
sample selected is 12232 from a number of 5883 sample houesholds,
which is found in AEZ-1 and the lowest number of sample selected is
7641 from a number of 3018 sample households, which is found in
AEZ-29.