Sampling involves selecting a subset of individuals from within a population to gather data and make inferences. To obtain a random sample, one can use a random number table which lists numbers that are randomly generated and can then be used to select participants without bias. By generating random numbers and using those to select a sample, researchers can be reasonably sure their sample represents the overall population without predetermined selection criteria influencing the results.
Sampling involves selecting a subset of individuals from within a population to gather data and make inferences. To obtain a random sample, one can use a random number table which lists numbers that are randomly generated and can then be used to select participants without bias. By generating random numbers and using those to select a sample, researchers can be reasonably sure their sample represents the overall population without predetermined selection criteria influencing the results.
Sampling involves selecting a subset of individuals from within a population to gather data and make inferences. To obtain a random sample, one can use a random number table which lists numbers that are randomly generated and can then be used to select participants without bias. By generating random numbers and using those to select a sample, researchers can be reasonably sure their sample represents the overall population without predetermined selection criteria influencing the results.