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JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY :

In this chapter we have learned about sample techniques that allow you to select and
study a small representative group of subjects and infer findings to the larger group .To
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POPULATION AND SAMPLE
4.1 POPULATION:
A research population is also known as a well-defined collection of individuals or objects
known to have similar characteristics. All individuals or objects within a certain
population usually have a common, binding characteristic or trait.
4.1.1 Two Types of Population in Research:
Target Population
Target population refers to the ENTIRE group of individuals or objects to which
researchers are interested in generalizing the conclusions. The target population usually
has varying characteristics and it is also known as the theoretical population.

Accessible Population
The accessible population is the population in research to which the researchers can
apply their conclusions. This population is a subset of the target population and is also
known as the study population. It is from the accessible population that researchers
draw their samples.
4.2 Sampling
Sampling is the process of selecting a group of subjects for a study in such a waythat
the individuals represent the larger group from which they were selected.
Thisrepresentative portion of a population is called a sample.
4.3 Steps in Sampling
1 .Identify the Target Population.
2. Identify the Accessible Population.
3. Determine the Size of the Sample.