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2. Basic terminologies
Population- it is the entire aggregation
of cases in which a r/ser is interested.
Eg
Target population – entire population in
which a r/ser is interested.
Accessible population – composed of
cases from target population that are
accessible to the r/ser as study
participants
Sampling – process of selecting a
portion of the population to represent
the entire population
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3. Sample – subset of the population
elements.
Element – basic units of research study
which is usually humans.
Sampling frame – list of all the elements in
the population from which the sample is
drawn
Sampling error ; the difference between
the sample mean and the population mean
Sampling bias - distortion that arises when
the sample is not a representative of
population
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4. Purposes
Economical
Improved quality of data
Quick study results
Precision and accuracy of data
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5. Characteristics of good
sample
Representative
Free from bias and errors
No substitution and incompleteness
Appropriate sample size
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6. Sampling process
Identifying and defining the target
population
Describing the accessible population
& ensuring sampling frame
Specifying the sampling unit
Specifying sample selection methods
Determining the sample size
Specifying the sampling plan
Selecting a desired sample
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7. Factors influencing the sampling
process
Nature of the r/ser
◦ Inexperienced investigator
◦ Lack of interest
◦ Lack of honesty
◦ Intensive workload
◦ Inadequate supervision
Nature of the sample
◦ Inappropriate sampling technique
◦ Sample size
◦ Defective sampling frame
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8. Contn …
Circumstances
◦ Lack of time
◦ Large geographic area
◦ Lack of co-operation
◦ Natural calamities
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9. Types
Sampling technique- quantitative
Probability
1. Simple random
2. Stratified random
3. Systematic random
4. cluster /multistage
5. Sequential
Non probability
1. Purposive
2. Convenient
3. Consecutive
4. Quota
5. Snowball
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10. Non probability sampling
Des not give the population equal
chances to get selected into the study
Elements are chosen by choice and
not by chance
Non random technique is used
because of the r/sers constraint
towards time, money and work force
Sample are not always the
representative part of the population
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11. Uses :
This type of sampling can be utilized when :
Showing that a particular trait is existent in the population
The r/ser targets to make a qualitative ,pilot or
exploratory study
The r/ser does not aim to produce results that will be
utilized to generate generalizations pertaining to the
entire population
The r/ser has got limited time, work force and money
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12. Purposive sampling
Judgmental or authoritative sampling
Subjects are chosen to be a part of the
samples based on a specific purpose in
mind
In Purposive sampling , the r/ser
believes that some subjects are fit for r/s
compared to others. This is the reason
why they are purposively chosen .
Experts who have in depth knowledge
about the accessible popln under study
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13. Merits :
Simple to draw samples
Saves resources , less field work
Demerits :
Requires in-depth knowledge about the popln.
Bias may exist
Weakness - reliability of the authority and sampling
process lead to bias
Subjects have no equal chance to participate in the
study
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14. Convenience sampling
Accidental sampling
The samples are selected due to their
convenient accessibility and proximity
to the r/ser
Eg:
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15. Merits :
◦ Easy, cheap, least time consuming
◦ Saves time , money and resources
Demerits :
◦ Sampling bias can occur
◦ Sample is not representative
◦ Findings cannot be generalized
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16. Consecutive sampling
Total enumerative sampling
The investigator picks up all the
available subjects who are meeting
the inclusion and exclusion criteria
Eg :-
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17. Merits :
Less effort in sampling process
Not expensive, not time consuming and no work
force required
More representativeness of the selected sample
Demerits :
No plan about the sample size and the sampling
schedule
Does not guarantee representation
Results cannot be generalized
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18. Quota sampling
The r/s er ensures equal or
proportionate representation of the
samples, depending on which trait is
considered as the basis for quota
Bases of quota are usually age,
gender, education , race, religion , s/e
status
Steps :
◦ Divide the population into subgroups
◦ Recognize the proportions of the
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19. Merits :
◦ Cheap
◦ Suitable for studies where field work has to be
carried out
Demerits :
◦ May not be always representative
◦ Other traits may be over represented
◦ Bias is possible
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20. Snow ball sampling
Chain referral sampling
It is used by the r/s ers to identify potential
subjects n studies where subjects are hard
to locate , such as commercial sex workers ,
drug abusers etc
The r/s er asks for assistance from the
subjects to identify people with similar trait
of interest after observing the initial subject
Types :
Linear snowball sampling
Exponential snow ball sampling
Non exponential snow ball sampling
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21. Merits :
◦ Helps the r/ser to reach the popln that are
difficult to sample
◦ Simple, cheap and cost efficient
Demerits
◦ Less control over sampling method
◦ No guarantee over representation
◦ Sampling bias
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22. Probability sampling
Based on theory of probability
Provides equal chance to all
individuals in the population to get
selected into the study
Possible only throu randomization
Sampling and systematic bias is less
Representative sample is obtained
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23. Simple random sampling
Pre requisites
◦ Homogenous population & a list of the
elements of accessible population
(sampling frame )
Drawing of sample is throu :
◦ The lottery method
◦ The use of table of random numbers
◦ The use of computer
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24. Merits :
Sample can be easily assembled
Fair way of selecting sample
Require min. kno. about the population
Unbiased
Free from sampling errors
Sample errors can be easily computed and
accuracy of estimate is easily assessed
Demerits
Require complete and up to date list of all members
of the popln.
Expensive & time consuming
Lot of procedure before sample is drawn
Does not make use of the r/sers knowledge about
the popln.
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25. Stratified random sampling
Used for heterogeneous popln.
r/ser divide the entire popln into
different homogeneous subgps or
strata and then randomly selects the
final sample
Strata are divided according to the
selected traits of the population
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26. Merits
◦ Ensure representation of all gps of the popln
◦ Comparison is possible b/w subgps
◦ Can include the in accessible and smallest
subgroups in the popln
◦ High statistical precision
◦ Hence require less sample size - save time,
money and effort
Demerits
◦ Require more accurate information reg the
samples in proportionate sampling
◦ Large population must be available
◦ Possibility of faulty classification
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27. Systematic random sampling
Involves selection of every Kth case
from the list of the group.
K = N/n
Where N is the no. of the subjects in
the target population and n is the size
of the sample
Eg:-
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28. Method of selection is :
The sampling frame is prepared (list of
subjects in the target population ) with
random distribution of subjects
Randomly select the first subject and then
every Kth case is selected
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29. Merits :
◦ Convenient & simple
◦ Distribution of sample is even throughout the
population
◦ Less time consuming and cheaper than simple
random sampling
◦ Statistically more efficient and provides a
representative sample
Demerits :
◦ If the first subject is not randomly selected then it
becomes a non random sampling technique
◦ It can sometimes be biased
◦ If sampling frame does not have randomly distributed
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30. Cluster or multistage
sampling
Done usually when population size is
large to carry out a simple ran.
sampling.
Usually done when the r/s is focused
on a wide geographic area
Eg: a r/ser needs to survey the
academic performance of Indian high
school students
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31. Types of cluster sampling are:
◦ One stage cluster sampling
Sampling is done only once. For eg: if the r/ser
wants to study about homeless people who live in
shelters, and if there are shelters , the r/ser would
randomly select one shelter and may include those
people into the study.
◦ Two stage cluster sampling
Sub sampling is done in this type. I.e., for eg. In the
above case the r/ser will select the shelter randomly
and will also select the people randomly for
including in the study.
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32. ◦ Multistage cluster sampling
Involves the repetition of two basic steps: listing and
sampling
At each stage the sampling technique can differ.
Theses sampling units are referred to as primary sampling
unit, secondary sampling unit, tertiary sampling unit etc until
one gets the final sampling unit
◦ Probability proportion to size cluster sampling
Involves selecting clusters after considering the proportional
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33. Merits :-
Cheap, quick, and easy for large population
Large population can be studied and require only
list of the members
Enables the investigators to use existing division
such as districts, villages, towns etc
Demerits :-
Gives the least representative sample
High possibility of having sampling error
Not useful for a small homogeneous population
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34. Sequential sampling
In this the sample size is not fixed
The investigator selects small sample
and tries to make out inferences; if not
able to draw results , the r/s er adds
more subjects until clear cut
inferences can be drawn.
Eg :
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35. Merits :
Helps to conduct study on a small representative
sample
Help in finding inferences of a study
Demerits:
Requires repeated entry into the field for collecting
samples
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36. Sample size determination
Sample size in qualitative studies
◦ Data saturation
◦ In ethnography 25-50 key informants is
needed , in phenomenology 10 or less
samples is required , grounded theory uses
generally 20 to 30
Sample size in quantitative studies
◦ Choose largest size of samples because
sample error is inversely proportional to
sample size
◦ Power analysis
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37. Thumb rules for estimating sample size
Degree of precision required
Type of sampling
Homogeneity of population
Cost and convenience
Sample size determination using a table
Power analysis
◦ Power – r/ser specifies the power he/she
wishes to achieve. Then the sample size for
that level of power can be estimated.
◦ effect size – it is the actual size of effect the
r/ser is looking for. ie, it is the effect of an
independent variable on the DV.
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38. Statistical determination of the
sample size
The r/ser tries to set a sample size that
minimizes making two types of errors :
◦ To claim that variables are related when
they are not (type I error )
◦ To conclude the opposite that two
variables are unrelated when in fact they
are related (type II error )
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39. Sample size for descriptive
study
n = (1-n/N) x t ² (p x q)
d²
Where :
n = sample size
N = size of the eligible population
t ² = square value of SD score that refers to the
area under a normal distribution of values
p = percentage category for which the sample
size is computed
q= 1-p
d² = square value of one half of the precision
internal around the sample estimate
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40. Finite population correction factor is not
considered as it has little effect when
sample size is < 5% of the total
population .
3 components left out : probability level,
confidence interval and a variance.
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41. t= probability level
It is the SD score that expresses the % of a
variables value that falls within a set
interval when variables are normally
distributed.
1 SD includes approx. 68 % of the sample
value and the score is 1.0
2 SD includes approx. 95 % of the sample
value and the score is 1.96
1 SD includes approx. 99 % of the sample
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42. Variance (p&q)
◦ a variable expressed in 2 categories- those
who do and those who do not
◦ The proportion that would agree (p+q) has to
be summed up as 1.0
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43. ◦ For eg. If we want to carry out a study to
estimate the number of adults smoking in
Ludhiana . To determine the sample size we
need to come up with a good guess or
estimate of the %of smokers before we do the
study .
◦ For that we do:
Take the estimate
Guess
Conduct a small pilot study ie, call for a random
sample of 25-50 houses. P is the proportion of adult
who smoke and q=1-p
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44. Confidence interval (d)- is the margin
of error that the r/ser will tolerate
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45. Sample size determination using
calculator
www. Raosoft.com/samplesize.html
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46. Factors affecting sample size
Design effect- quantitative r/s require a
large sample size
qualitative r/s require a small
sample size
Resources available – see all resources
are available when large sample size is
selected
Nature of the study – longi. studies-
small sample size &one time studies –
large sample size
Sampling methods used – smaller
efficiently selected samples are better
than badly selected larger samples
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47. Homogeneity - if samples are
homogenous- small SS required
Effect size – if relationship b/w IDV &DV is
strong- SS is required
Degree of accuracy desired from the
estimate- limit of tolerable errors that exist
in sample estimates
Degree of confidence –the margin of error
that is allowed
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48. Cooperation and attrition
Subgroup analysis
Measurement factors
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49. Sampling errors
Sampling error is the deviation of the
characteristics, traits, behaviors, qualities
or figures of the entire population .
Reasons for sampling error : -
◦ r/s ers draw different subjects from the same
population, but the subjects have individual
differences
◦ Because of biased sampling procedure
◦ Chance – eventhough randomization is done
there can be still chance that the sample is
not a true representative
◦ Systematic error – ie, the result of the sample
differ from the result of the entire population
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50. Two basic reasons for sampling
error are:
Chance error – error occur by chance
for eg. Some one did a comparative
study on malnutrition in under five
children in 2 cities A & B. unfortunately
city B had more no. of slum dwellers, so
it comprised of more malnourished
children and hence the skewing of the
result
Sampling bias- tendency to favor the
selection of sampling units that possess
a particular characteristic leading to
over representation .
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51. Types of sampling bias are:
Self selection bias- happens in situation when
participants in the study have some kind of
control over the study to participate or not
Exclusion bias – happens when some people
of the group are eliminated
Healthy user bias- happens when the selected
sample has more likelihood to be healthier as
compared to the general population .
To minimize sampling error , maximize
sample size
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52. Problems of sampling
Sampling errors
Lack of sample representativeness
Difficulty in estimation of sample size
Lack of knowledge about the sampling
process
Lack of resources
Lack of co-operation
Lack of existing appropriate sampling
frames for larger population
Callous approach of the r/s er towards
sampling process
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54. Selection of samples…
Participants are not selected randomly
Samples tend to be small
Sample members are not wholly
prespecified : they are emergent
Sample selection is driven to a great
extent by conceptual requirements rather
than the desire for representativeness.
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55. Convenience sampling
also called as Volunteer sampling
Easy & efficient method
Snowball sampling
Purposive sampling
◦ Maximum variation sampling – involves selection
of samples with a wide range of variations on
dimensions of interest. (ie ensuring that there is
men & women, rich&poor)
◦ Homogenous sampling – it deliberately reduces
variation and permits a more focused inquiry
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56. ◦ Typical case sampling – involves selecting of samples that
illustrate or highlight what is typical, average, normal or
representative
Stratified purposive sampling – this strategy approaches
max variation sampling , but it is typically done along a
single dimension. (eg. Income, age )
Extreme (deviant) case sampling / outlier sampling – this
approach provides opportunities for learning from the
most unusual and extreme cases (eg, outstanding
success or notable failure)
Intensity sampling – involves information rich cases that
manifest the phenomenon of interest intensely.
Reputational case sampling - involves selecting cases
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57. Special sampling cases
◦ Critical case sampling – involves selection of samples regarding
phenomenon of interest
◦ Criterion sampling – involves selection of a sample that meets a
predetermined criterion of importance
◦ Revelatory case sampling - involves identifying and gaining
access to a single case representing a phenomenon that was
previously inaccessible to the research scrutiny.
◦ Sampling of politically important cases – used to select or search
for politically sensitive cases or sites for analysis
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58. Sampling sequentially
Opportunistic sampling / emergent sampling – involves adding of
new cases to a sample based on changes in r/s circumstances
as data is being collected.
Confirming and disconfirming cases – confirming cases are that
additional cases which fit in to the r/s ers conceptualization with
new data. Disconfirming cases are those which do not fit and
poses threat to the r/sers interpretation
Theoretical sampling - is a strategy involving the selection of
incidents, slices of life, time periods, or people on the basis of
their potential manifestation of important theoretical constructs.
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59. Sampling in three main
qualitative traditions
Sampling in ethnography
Sampling in phenomenological studies
Sampling in grounded theory
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