Simple random sampling

Simple random sampling is the most elementary and frequently used process. It corresponds to a
sample of elements taken at random from the population, that is, each individual is chosen
completely at random and each member of the population has the same probability of being
included in the sample. To obtain this sampling, we use a table of random numbers or through
computer programs that can be used to generate a set of random numbers. Just inform the
population size and the number of random numbers needed. It is important to note that if the
number that will decide who enters the sample or not exists before the selection, then it cannot be
considered as random. Thus, date of birth, medical record number, cannot be used!

Systematic sampling

  Systematic random sampling is a variation of simple random sampling, convenient when the
population is naturally ordered, such as records in a binder or in a phone book. Suppose the
intention is to sample a population of 50,000 to discover the need for new sports facilities. One
possibility is systematic sampling from the phone book. You can call a sample of 500 people. To
do this, select names from the list 100 out of 100 (50,000 / 500 = 100). The first number is
chosen at random and from there 100 is added to each number to determine who will be
called. As can be seen, the sample selected was very large and it would be very laborious to use
the simple random technique in this context.