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Unit III
SAMPLING
SAMPLE:--
A Sample is a selection of units from the entire group called the population or universe of interest.
SAMPLING:--
It refers to the method of selecting a sample from a given universe or population with a view to draw conclusion about the universe.
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1. TYPES OF POPULATION.
Target Population
Theoretical
Sample
Accessible
EXAMPLE OF SAMPLING
Suppose we have to sample out the Engineers having 5 yrs of experience and then doing Executive MBA.
1. Pick-out your accessible population:Theoretical
Accessible
2. The accessible population may contain Doctor, Eng, Mgr, workers & others.
Doc 10%
Eng 30%
Mgr 20%
Workr 25%
Other 25%
Study Population
3. Engineers
Engineers
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10%
20%
5 yrs experience
3%
7%
Definition of Sampling:
Measuring a small portion of something and then making a general statement about the whole thing.
Process of selecting a number of units for a study in such a way that the units represent the larger group from which they are selected.
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Why We Need Sampling (Purposes and Advantages of Sampling) Sampling makes possible the study of a large, heterogeneous (different characteristics) population. - The universe or population to be studied maybe too large or unlimited that it is almost impossible to reach all of them. Sampling makes possible this kind of study because in sampling only a small portion of the population maybe involved in the study, enabling the researcher to reach all through this small portion of the population.
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Sampling is for economy. - Research without sampling may be too costly. Sampling reduces the study population to a reasonable size that expenses are greatly reduced. Sampling is for speed. - Research without sampling might be too time consuming.
Sampling is for accuracy. - If it takes too long a time to cover the whole study population, there maybe inaccuracy. The research must be finished within a reasonable period of time so that the data are still true, valid and reasonable.
Sampling saves the sources of data from being all consumed. - The act of gathering data may consume all the sources of information without sampling. In such a case, there is no more data to apply the conclusion to.
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If sampling is biased, or not representative, or too small, the conclusion may not be valid and reliable. In research, the respondents to a study must have a common characteristics which is the basis of the study.
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If the population is very large and there are many sections and subsections, the sampling procedure becomes very complicated. If the researcher does not possess the necessary skill and technical knowhow in sampling procedure.
Validity depends on 2 considerations: 1. Accuracy bias is absent from the sample (ex. A company is thinking of lowering its price for its soap bar product. After making a survey in the sales of their product in a known mall in Makati they concluded that they will not cut down the price of the soap bar since there was an increased in sales compared to last year. Bias is present in this study since the company based its decision for the sales of a known mall which have consumers who can afford high price products. They did not consider the sales of their products in other area wherein they have middle class or low class consumers.)
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What is the target population? - Target population is the aggregation of elements (members of the population) from which the sample is actually selected. What are the parameters of interest? - Parameters are summary description of a given variable in a population. What is the sampling frame? - Sampling frame is the list of elements from which the sample is actually drawn. Complete and correct list of population members only. What is the appropriate sampling method? - Probability or Non-Probability sampling method
What size sample is needed? There are no fixed rules in determining the size of a sample needed. There are guidelines that should be observed in determining the size of a sample. When the population is more or less homogeneous and only the typical, normal, or average is desired to be known, a smaller sample is enough. However, if differences are desired to be known, a larger sample is needed. When the population is more or less heterogeneous and only the typical, normal or average is desired to be known a larger sample is needed. However, if only their differences are desired to be known, a smaller sample is sufficient.
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Determine the size of the target population. Decide on the margin of error. As much as possible the margin of error should not be higher than 5%. Probably 3% is an ideal one. Use the formula n = N 1 + Ne2 (pagoso , et al. p.46) n = sample size N = the size of the population e = the margin of error Compute the sample proportion by dividing the result in number 3 by the population.
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Population is 5,346 Margin of error is 3% Using the formula n = ___5,346_ 1+ 5346(.03)2 n = 920 Sample proportion (%) = 920 / 5346 = 17%
Population/Census/Servey
Population A population is an entire group with at least one characteristic in common. For example, every person in Australia on Census Night or, another example is every agricultural property in Australia. We can measure certain characteristics within this population by using a Census or a survey.
Census A census collects information from every unit in a population. As a result, data is truly representative of the whole population and detailed accurate data can be made available right down to small areas. However, there are huge resource costs arising from the expansive coverage so the number of questions asked is usually kept to a minimum. Processing the data takes time and usually only main results are released. More detailed results are not as readily available and need additional time and money to provide.
Advantages: Accuracy whole population counted Detail reliable statistics for small sub-groups Disadvantages: Cost expensive for large populations Speed long collection, analysis and publication time-frame
Survey In a survey, only part of the total population is selected. The survey data is then used to make inferences about the whole population, providing a reasonably reliable picture of that population. Most ABS findings are based on surveys, covering such topics as household expenditure, employment, crime, etc. Surveys are generally conducted on a nationwide basis and produce data at a national, state and sometimes regional level, but detailed data for small areas are not available.
Costs are generally much lower than a census so more questions, or more detailed questions can be asked, and results can be available far more quickly.
Advantages: Cost fewer questionnaires to send and chase up Speed less data to process
Disadvantages: Accuracy whole population not represented Detail estimates for small groups or areas usually unreliable
Probability Sampling Type of Procedure Simple Random Sampling Stratified Sampling Cluster Sampling
Determine Appropriate Sample Size Execute Sampling Design
Probability sampling the sample is a proportion (a certain percent) of the population and such sample is selected from the population by means of some systematic way in which every element of the population has a chance of being included in the sample.
PROBABILITY SAMPLING
randomization is a feature of the selection process rather than an assumption about the structure of the population.
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Non-probability sampling the sample is not a proportion of the population and there is no system in selecting the sample. The selection depends upon the situation.
NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLING
no assurance is given that each item has a chance of being included as a sample there is an assumption that there is an even distribution of characteristics within the population, believing that any sample would be representative.
PROBABILITY SAMPLING Every member of the population has a known, non-zero probability of being selected
NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLING The probability of any particular member being chosen for the sample is unknown
SAMPLE DESIGN
NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLES
PROBABILITY SAMPLES
1.CONVENIENCE SAMPLING
Non-probability
2.QUOTA SAMPLING
Non-probability
samples in which population subgroups are classified on the basis of researcher judgment.
Example:-A researcher in the high street wants 100 opinions about a new style of cheese. She sets up a stall and canvasses passersby until she has got 100 people to taste the cheese and complete the questionnaire.
3.JUDGEMENT SAMPLING
Non-probability samples in which the selection criteria are based on personal judgment that the element is representative of the population under study.
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In test marketing, a judgement is made as to which cities would constitute the best ones for testing the marketability of a new product.
4.SNOWBALL SAMPLING
Nonprobability samples in which selection of additional respondents is based on referrals from the initial respondents.
Example:-A researcher is studying environmental engineers but can only find five. She asks these engineers if they know any more. They give her several further referrals, who in turn provide additional contacts. In this way, she manages to contact sufficient engineers.
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES OF SAMPLING Time Cost DISADVANTAGES Because only a sample has been drawn, there is associated uncertainty (error)
no system of selection but only those whom the researcher or interviewer meet by chance are included in the sample. process of picking out people in the most convenient and fastest way to immediately get their reactions to a certain hot and controversial issue.
not representative of target population because sample are selected if they can be accessed easily and conveniently. Advantage : easy to use Disadvantage: bias is present
Examples: the female moviegoers sitting in the first row of a movie theatre the first 100 customers to enter a department store the first three callers in a radio contest use of volunteers
B. PURPOSIVE SAMPLING
the respondents are chosen on the basis of their knowledge of the information desired.
advantage over accidental sampling is that many sectors of the population are represented. But its representativeness is doubtful because there is no proportional representation and there are no guidelines in the selection of the respondents.
PURPOSIVE SAMPLING
2. JUDGEMENT SAMPLING sample is taken based on certain judgements about the overall population.
Critical issue: Objectivity how much can judgement be relied upon to arrive at a typical sample? Advantage: reduced cost and time involved in acquiring the sample
this type of sampling is one in which every one in the population of the inquiry has an equal chance of being selected to be included in the sample. also called the lottery or raffle type of sampling. this may be used if the population has no differentiated levels, sections, or classes. done with or without replacement
main advantage of this technique of sampling is that, it is easy to understand and it is easy to apply too. disadvantage is that, it is hard to use with too large a population because of the difficulty encountered in writing the names of the persons involved.
PURE RANDOM SAMPLING Steps in selecting sample using a table of random numbers: Define the population Determine the desired sample size List all the members of the population Assign each of the individuals on the list a consecutive number from zero to the required number, ex. 01-89 or 001-249 Select an arbitrary number in the table of random numbers (Close your eyes and point) For the selected number, look at only the appropriate number of digits If the selected number corresponds to the number assigned to any individual in the population, then that individual is in the sample Repeat the steps until the desired sample size is reached.
B. SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
a technique of sampling in which every kth name (old system of counting off) in a list may be selected to be included in a sample. also called as interval sampling, there is a gap or interval, between each selected unit in the sample. used when the subjects or respondents in the study are arrayed or arranged in some systematic or logical manner such as alphabetical arrangement and geographical placement from north to south.
SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
main advantage is that it is more convenient, faster, and more economical disadvantage is that the sample becomes biased if the persons in the list belong to a class by themselves whereas the investigation requires that all sectors of the population are to be involved.
C. STRATIFIED SAMPLING
the process of selecting randomly, samples from the different strata of the population used in the study. advantage is that it contributes much to the representative of the sample
Define the population Determine the desired sample size Identify the variable and subgroups (strata) for which you want to guarantee appropriate representation (either proportion or equal) Classify all members of the population as members of one of the identified subgroups Randomly select (using table of random numbers) an appropriate number of individuals from subgroups.
STRATIFIED SAMPLING
Example: A call center company wants to seek suggestions of their agents for a new marketing strategy for their new services. 1. Population 5,000 agents. 2. Desired sample size 500 3. Variable of interest is age and there are three subgroups under 30, 30 to 45 and over 45 4. We classify the agents into the subgroups 20% or 1,000 are under age 30 65% or 3,250 are age 30 to 45 15% or 750 are over age 45 5. We want 500 agents. Since we want proportional representation. 20% of the sample (100) under age 30 65% (325) should be age 30 to 45 15% (75) should be over age 45 Therefore, using table of random numbers, 100 of the 1000 under age 30 are selected 325 of the 3250 age 30 to 45 are selected 75 of the 750 over age are selected
D. CLUSTER SAMPLING
also called as multistage cluster sampling used when the population is so big or the geographical area of the research is so large. Advantage : Efficiency Disadvantage: reduced accuracy or representativeness, on the account of the fact that in every stage there is a sampling error.
CLUSTER SAMPLING
CLUSTER SAMPLING
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Same example in the stratified sampling: Population 5,000 agents Desired sample size 500 Logical cluster is a branch 50 branches all over the country Although the branch vary in number of agents , there is an average of 100 agents per branch. The number of clusters (branch) needed equals the desired sample size, 500 divided by the average size of a cluster, 100. Thus, the number of branch needed is 5. Therefore, we randomly select 5 of the 50 branch All the agents in each of the 5 selected branch are in the sample.