This document discusses sampling techniques and methods. It defines sampling as selecting some members of a population to represent the whole population. The main types of sampling discussed are probability sampling techniques like simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, and multi-stage sampling. Non-probability sampling techniques like snowball sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and quota sampling are also covered. The document discusses how to reduce sampling errors and biases in order to obtain a representative sample. Sample size determination methods for single population proportions are also presented.
Population in statistics means the whole of the information which comes under the preview of statistical investigation.
In other words, an aggregate of objects animate or in animate under study is the population.
It is also known as “Universe”.
Population in statistics means the whole of the information which comes under the preview of statistical investigation.
In other words, an aggregate of objects animate or in animate under study is the population.
It is also known as “Universe”.
Sampling is procedure or process of selecting some units from the population with some common characteristics and is primarily concerned with the collection of data of some selected units of the population.
In research, the term sample is used to denote individuals who are observed for exposure to certain risk factors, outcomes and related variables.
Ultimately what we conclude from the sample, is often generalized to whole population from which the sample is selected.
Universe (whole population)- Entire group of the study population is known as universe or whole population. Population is often too large to cover in its entirety.
Sampling Unit- Each member of the whole population is known as sampling unit.
Sampling Frame- A list where all individuals from the whole population are drawn up is known as sampling frame.
Sample- Sample is a small representative part of the whole population.
A sample design is a definite plan for obtaining a sample from a given population. It refers to the technique or the procedure the researcher would adopt in selecting items for the sample. Sample design may as well lay down the number of items to be included in the sample i.e., the size of the sample. Sample design is determined before data are collected. There are many sample designs from which a researcher can choose. Some designs are relatively more precise and easier to apply than others. Researcher must select/prepare a sample design which should be reliable and appropriate for his research study.
Sampling is procedure or process of selecting some units from the population with some common characteristics and is primarily concerned with the collection of data of some selected units of the population.
In research, the term sample is used to denote individuals who are observed for exposure to certain risk factors, outcomes and related variables.
Ultimately what we conclude from the sample, is often generalized to whole population from which the sample is selected.
Universe (whole population)- Entire group of the study population is known as universe or whole population. Population is often too large to cover in its entirety.
Sampling Unit- Each member of the whole population is known as sampling unit.
Sampling Frame- A list where all individuals from the whole population are drawn up is known as sampling frame.
Sample- Sample is a small representative part of the whole population.
A sample design is a definite plan for obtaining a sample from a given population. It refers to the technique or the procedure the researcher would adopt in selecting items for the sample. Sample design may as well lay down the number of items to be included in the sample i.e., the size of the sample. Sample design is determined before data are collected. There are many sample designs from which a researcher can choose. Some designs are relatively more precise and easier to apply than others. Researcher must select/prepare a sample design which should be reliable and appropriate for his research study.
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Lecture 4 Sampling Techniques.ppt
1. Arba-Minch University
College of Medicine and Health sciences
Department of Public Health
Types and Techniques of Sampling
By: Marelign Tilahun (Assistant Professor, MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics)
3. What is Sampling?
Why Sampling?
Types of Sampling?
Advantage and disadvantage of each sampling technique?
When to use each sampling?
Sample size estimation?
Sampling & non-sampling error?
How to reduce sampling error?
4. For each of the following research questions identify the appropriate
specific sampling technique
a. Contraceptive use among women in the reproductive age group in Arba
Minch town
b. Malaria infection among under five children in Kebelle “X” in Arba
Minch town
c. Malnutrition among under 5 children in Amhara region.
d. Factors associated with Age at first sexual initiation among youths
visiting HIV testing and counseling centers in Gamo-Gofa Zone, South
West Ethiopia
5. Selecting a sampling method
Population to be studied
– Size/geographical distribution
– Heterogeneity with respect to variable
Availability of list of sampling units
Level of precision required
Resources available
6. Sampling is a procedure by which some members of the given
population are selected as representative of the entire population
The population is too large for us to consider collecting
information from all its members.
Instead we select a sample of individuals hoping that the sample
is representative of the population.
7. Types of sampling
I. Probability sampling
probability sampling method is any method of sampling that
utilizes some form of random selection.
Every individual of the target population has equal chance to be
included in the sample.
Generalization is possible (from sample to population)
A sampling frame exists or can be compiled.
Involve random selection procedures.
8. A) Simple random sampling (SRS)
This is the most basic scheme of random sampling.
Each unit in the sampling frame has an equal chance of being
selected
Representativeness of the sample is ensured.
However, it is costly to conduct SRS.
Moreover, minority subgroups of interest in the population my
not be present in the sample in sufficient numbers for study.
9. B) Systematic Sampling
• Individuals are chosen at regular intervals (for example, every
kth) from the sampling frame.
• The first unit to be selected is taken at random from among the
first k units.
• For example, a systematic sample is to be selected from 1200
students of a school. The sample size is decided to be 100.
• The sampling fraction is: 100 /1200 = 1/12.
• Hence, the sample interval is 12.
10. • The number of the first student to be included in the sample is
chosen randomly, for example by blindly picking one out of
twelve pieces of paper, numbered 1 to 12.
• If number 6 is picked, every twelfth student will be included in
the sample, starting with student number 6, until 100 students
are selected.
• The numbers selected would be 6,18,30,42,etc
11. Merits
• Systematic sampling is usually less time consuming and easier to
perform than simple random sampling.
• It provides a good approximation to SRS.
• Unlike SRS, systematic sampling can be conducted without a
sampling frame (useful in some situations where a sampling
frame is not readily available).
• E.g. In patients attending a health center, where it is not possible
to predict in advance who will be attending
12. Demerits
• If there is any sort of cyclic pattern in the ordering of the
subjects which coincides with the sampling interval, the sample
will not be representative of the population.
Examples
- List of married couples arranged with men's names alternatively
with the women's names (every 2nd, 4th, etc.) will result in a
sample of all men or women).
13. C) Stratified Sampling
• It is appropriate when the distribution of the characteristic to be
studied is strongly affected by certain variable (heterogeneous
population).
• The population is first divided into groups (strata) according to a
characteristic of interest (eg., sex, geographic area, prevalence of
disease, etc.).
• A separate sample is then taken independently from each
stratum, by simple random or systematic sampling.
14. Merit
• The representativeness of the sample is improved.
• That is, adequate representation of minority subgroups of
interest can be ensured by stratification and by varying the
sampling fraction between strata as required.
Demerit
• Sampling frame for the entire population has to be prepared
separately for each stratum.
15. D) Cluster sampling
• In this sampling scheme, selection of the required sample is done on
groups of study units (clusters) instead of each study unit individually.
• The sampling unit is a cluster, and the sampling frame is a list of these
clusters.
Procedure
• The reference population (homogeneous) is divided into clusters.
• These clusters are often geographic units (eg districts, villages, etc.)
• A sample of such clusters is selected
• All the units in the selected clusters are studied
16. Merit
• A list of all the individual study units in the reference
population is not required.
• It is sufficient to have a list of clusters.
Demerit
• It is based on the assumption that the characteristic to be studied
is uniformly distributed throughout the reference population,
which may not always be the case.
• Hence, sampling error is usually higher than for a simple
random sample of the same size.
17. E) Multi-stage sampling
• This method is appropriate when the reference population is large and
widely scattered.
• Selection is done in stages until the final sampling unit (e.g.
households or persons) are arrived at.
• The primary sampling unit (PSU) is the sampling unit (usually large
size) in the first sampling stage.
• The secondary sampling unit (SSU) is the sampling unit in the second
sampling stage, etc.
• Example - The PSUs could be kebeles and the SSUs could be
households.
18. II. Non-probability sampling
No random selection (unrepresentative of the given population)
Used when a sampling frame does not exist
Inappropriate if the aim is to measure variables and generalize
findings obtained from a sample to the population.
They are cheaper and easier.
Good for pretests, pilot studies, In-depth interviews
19. Snowball: A key informant is identified first and the key informant in turn
identifies members of the target group.
The process continues until the required size is achieved
Purposive: Selection of subjects on the basis of your knowledge of the population,
its elements and the nature of the research objective
Convenience: Selection of a sample based on easy accessibility.
The study units that happen to be available at the time of data collection are
selected
– friends, workmates
Quota: selection of samples based on a fixed quota.
Investigator interviews as many people as he can find until he has filled his
quota.
20. Sampling error(random error)
When we take a sample, our results will not exactly equal the
correct results for the whole population. That is, our results will
be subject to errors.
This error has two components: sampling and non-sampling
errors
a) Sampling error (random error)
Consists of random deviations from the true value which can
occur in any direction
The opposite of reliability (i.e., Precision or repeatability)
21. Sampling error(random error)
Sampling error (random error) can be minimized by increasing
the size of the sample
Reliability or precision: This refers to the repeatability of a
measure, i.e., the degree of closeness between repeated
measurement of the same value.
Reliability addresses the question, if the same thing is measured
several times, how close are the measurements to each other?
22. b) Non Sampling error (bias)
b) Non Sampling error (bias)
Consists of systematic deviations from the true value, always in the
same direction.
Bias is the opposite of validity
It is possible to eliminate or reduce the non-sampling error (bias) by
careful design of the sampling procedure.
Validity: This refers to the degree of closeness between a measurement
and the true value of what is being measured.
Validity addresses the question, how close is the measured value to
the true value?
23. b) Non Sampling error (bias)
Examples of types of bias in sampling include:
Accessibility bias, seasonability bias, self-reporting bias, volunteer
bias, non-response bias etc.
Non-response bias refers to failure to obtain information on some of
the subjects included in the sample to be studied.
Non-response should be kept to a minimum. E.g. below 15%
24. Methods of maintaining non-response at a low level:
Training data collectors to initiate contact with study subjects in a
respectful way
Offering incentives to encourage participation(should be done by taking
account of the potential problems that may arise in conducting future
research)
By making repeated attempts (at least 3 times) to contact study subjects
who were absent at the time of the initial visit.