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Sampling
Sampling
Sampling
KEY CONCEPTS
H. Ghaedamini (PhD)
(Ali)
stahgh@nus.edu.sg
Instructor
Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
1
Some methods, usually non probability sampling, may introduce selection bias and non-response
bias.
quota sampling
Convenience sampling
Volunteer samples
Judgment sampling
Exam
Point!
Class Quiz
Simple Random Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Multi-stage Sampling
Sampling Frame
Population
4-Quota Sampling
Exam
Point!
In quota sampling, the sample is hand picked by the interviewer to resemble the
population in some key ways. This method seems logical but often gives bad results.
Why?
Let me
think
deeper
Example: In Singapore we have 70% Chinese, 20% Malay and 10 % Indian. Quota
sampling: 70 Chinese, 20 Malay and 10 Indian.
Method of
sampling
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