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JSPM’s
Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering
Tathawade , Pune:33
Presentation on
“ Topic – Sampling – Meaning, Need and
modes”
Department of MBA
Date : 04/05/2021
Guided By : Dr. Amey Choudhari
Name of student: Shohrab Agashe
Roll Number : RMB20MB020
Subject : Research Methodology
(Mba-I Sem I)
Definition of Sampling
 Sampling is A technique of selecting individual members or A
subset of the population to make statistical inferences from them
and estimate characteristics of the whole population.
 For example, if a drug manufacturer would like to research the
adverse side effects of a drug on the country’s population, it is
almost impossible to conduct a research study that involves
everyone. In this case, the researcher decides a sample of people
from each demographic and then researches them, giving him/her
indicative feedback on the drug’s behavior
What is the need of Sampling?
 The population of interest is usually too large to
attempt to survey all of its members.
 A carefully chosen sample can be used to
represent the population.
 The sample reflects the characteristics of the
population from which it is drawn.
Probability versus Nonprobability
 Probability Samples: each member of the population
has a known Positive chances of being selected
 Methods include random sampling, systematic sampling, and
stratified sampling.
 Nonprobability Samples: members are selected from
the population in some nonrandom manner
 Methods include convenience sampling, judgment sampling,
quota sampling, and snowball sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Random sampling is the purest form of probability
sampling.
 Each member of the population has an equal and known
chance of being selected.
 When there are very large populations, it is often ‘difficult’ to
identify every member of the population, so the pool of
available subjects becomes biased.
 You can use software, such as minitab to generate random
numbers or to draw directly from the columns
Systematic Sampling
 Systematic sampling is often used instead of random
sampling. It is also called an Nth name selection
technique.
 After the required sample size has been calculated, every
Nth record is selected from a list of population members.
 As long as the list does not contain any hidden order,
this sampling method is as good as the random
sampling method.
 Its only advantage over the random sampling technique
is simplicity (and possibly cost effectiveness).
Stratified Sampling
 Stratified sampling is commonly used probability method
that is superior to random sampling because it reduces
sampling error.
 A stratum is a subset of the population that share at least one
common characteristic; such as males and females.
 Identify relevant stratums and their actual representation in
the population.
 Random sampling is then used to select a sufficient number of
subjects from each stratum.
Cluster Sampling
 Cluster Sample: a probability sample in which each
sampling unit is a collection of elements.
 Examples of clusters:
 City blocks – political or geographical
 Housing units – college students
 Hospitals – illnesses
 Automobile – set of four tires
Non-probability sampling
Convenience Sampling
 Convenience sampling is used in exploratory
research where the researcher is interested in getting
an inexpensive approximation.
 The sample is selected because they are convenient.
 It is a nonprobability method.
Judgment Sampling
 Judgment sampling is a common nonprobability
method.
 The sample is selected based upon judgment.
 an extension of convenience sampling
 When using this method, the researcher must be
confident that the chosen sample is truly
representative of the entire population.
Quota Sampling
 Quota sampling is the nonprobability
equivalent of stratified sampling.
 First identify the stratums and their
proportions as they are represented in the
population
 Then convenience or judgment sampling is
used to select the required number of
subjects from each stratum.
Snowball Sampling
 Snowball sampling is a special nonprobability method
used when the desired sample characteristic is rare.
 This technique relies on referrals from initial subjects to
generate additional subjects.
 It lowers search costs; however, it introduces bias
because the technique itself reduces the likelihood that
the sample will represent a good cross section from the
population.
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Sampling Meaning needs and modes by shohrab

  • 1. JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Tathawade , Pune:33 Presentation on “ Topic – Sampling – Meaning, Need and modes” Department of MBA Date : 04/05/2021 Guided By : Dr. Amey Choudhari Name of student: Shohrab Agashe Roll Number : RMB20MB020 Subject : Research Methodology (Mba-I Sem I)
  • 2. Definition of Sampling  Sampling is A technique of selecting individual members or A subset of the population to make statistical inferences from them and estimate characteristics of the whole population.  For example, if a drug manufacturer would like to research the adverse side effects of a drug on the country’s population, it is almost impossible to conduct a research study that involves everyone. In this case, the researcher decides a sample of people from each demographic and then researches them, giving him/her indicative feedback on the drug’s behavior
  • 3. What is the need of Sampling?  The population of interest is usually too large to attempt to survey all of its members.  A carefully chosen sample can be used to represent the population.  The sample reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn.
  • 4.
  • 5. Probability versus Nonprobability  Probability Samples: each member of the population has a known Positive chances of being selected  Methods include random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling.  Nonprobability Samples: members are selected from the population in some nonrandom manner  Methods include convenience sampling, judgment sampling, quota sampling, and snowball sampling
  • 6. Simple Random Sampling Random sampling is the purest form of probability sampling.  Each member of the population has an equal and known chance of being selected.  When there are very large populations, it is often ‘difficult’ to identify every member of the population, so the pool of available subjects becomes biased.  You can use software, such as minitab to generate random numbers or to draw directly from the columns
  • 7. Systematic Sampling  Systematic sampling is often used instead of random sampling. It is also called an Nth name selection technique.  After the required sample size has been calculated, every Nth record is selected from a list of population members.  As long as the list does not contain any hidden order, this sampling method is as good as the random sampling method.  Its only advantage over the random sampling technique is simplicity (and possibly cost effectiveness).
  • 8. Stratified Sampling  Stratified sampling is commonly used probability method that is superior to random sampling because it reduces sampling error.  A stratum is a subset of the population that share at least one common characteristic; such as males and females.  Identify relevant stratums and their actual representation in the population.  Random sampling is then used to select a sufficient number of subjects from each stratum.
  • 9. Cluster Sampling  Cluster Sample: a probability sample in which each sampling unit is a collection of elements.  Examples of clusters:  City blocks – political or geographical  Housing units – college students  Hospitals – illnesses  Automobile – set of four tires
  • 11. Convenience Sampling  Convenience sampling is used in exploratory research where the researcher is interested in getting an inexpensive approximation.  The sample is selected because they are convenient.  It is a nonprobability method.
  • 12. Judgment Sampling  Judgment sampling is a common nonprobability method.  The sample is selected based upon judgment.  an extension of convenience sampling  When using this method, the researcher must be confident that the chosen sample is truly representative of the entire population.
  • 13. Quota Sampling  Quota sampling is the nonprobability equivalent of stratified sampling.  First identify the stratums and their proportions as they are represented in the population  Then convenience or judgment sampling is used to select the required number of subjects from each stratum.
  • 14. Snowball Sampling  Snowball sampling is a special nonprobability method used when the desired sample characteristic is rare.  This technique relies on referrals from initial subjects to generate additional subjects.  It lowers search costs; however, it introduces bias because the technique itself reduces the likelihood that the sample will represent a good cross section from the population.