Snowball sampling is a method where initial participants are used to help researchers find other potential participants who meet eligibility criteria for a study. Researchers first contact stakeholders and ask them for referrals to others, expanding the sample size in a snowball-like fashion. This method is useful when the target population is hard to locate directly, as participants can use their social networks to refer researchers to others. Some advantages are that it allows access to hidden populations and requires less time and resources than other methods. However, it also lacks randomness and researchers have little control over the sampling process.
Probability Sampling Method- Concept - Types Sundar B N
This ppt contains Probability Sampling Method- Concept - Types which also covers Types of Sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Reasons for Sampling
and advantages and disadvantages of each methods
Applications of statistics in psychologyPOOJA PATIL
Psychological statistics is aplication of statistical formulas, theorems and laws of statistics to psychology.Statistical tools can be used to check effectiveness of a drug or placebo.
Probability Sampling Method- Concept - Types Sundar B N
This ppt contains Probability Sampling Method- Concept - Types which also covers Types of Sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Reasons for Sampling
and advantages and disadvantages of each methods
Applications of statistics in psychologyPOOJA PATIL
Psychological statistics is aplication of statistical formulas, theorems and laws of statistics to psychology.Statistical tools can be used to check effectiveness of a drug or placebo.
Non- Probability Sampling & Its MethodsArpit Surana
A detailed explanation of non-probability sampling and its methods have been covered. There are 4 types of non- probability sampling methods:
1. convenience sampling
2. purposive sampling
3. quota sampling (both controlled and uncontrolled)
4. snowball sampling (all 3 ways of performing)
Meaning with adequate examples, pros and cons have been covered
For and query or further information, Kindly contact:
Arpit Surana
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpitsurana116/
arpitsurana116116@gmail.com
This was a presentation that was carried out in our research method class by our group. It will be useful for PHD and master students quantitative and qualitative method. It consist sample definition, purpose of sampling, stages in the selection of a sample, types of sampling in quantitative researches, types of sampling in qualitative researches, and ethical Considerations in Data Collection.
SAMPLING ; SAMPLING TECHNIQUES – RANDOM SAMPLING (SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLING)Navya Jayakumar
SAMPLING ; SAMPLING TECHNIQUES – RANDOM SAMPLING
(SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLING)
Sampling means the process of selecting a part of the population
A population is a group people that is studied in a research. These are the members of a town, a city, or a country.
It is difficult for a researcher to study the whole population due to limited resources
E.G.. Time, cost and energy
Hence the researcher selects a part of the population for his study, rather than selecting the whole population. This process is known as sampling
Also known as Random Sampling
A type of sampling where each member of the population has a known probability of being selected in the sample
When a population is highly homogeneous, its each member has a known chance of being selected in the sample
The extend of homogeneity of a population usually depends upon the nature of the research. E.g.: who are the target respondents of the research
Probability Sampling and Types by Selbin Babuselbinbabu1
The presentation will cover probability sampling and all the types of probability sampling like Random sampling , systematic random sampling, strtified random sampling, cluster random sampling and multi stage sampling.
concept , meaning, merits and demerits as well as methods along with their meaning,characteristics and its merits and demerits of sampling. difference between probability sampling and non-probability sampling i tabular form along with diagrammatic chart
RUNNINGHEADER:PROJECTANALYSIS 1
Corruption 2
“Project Analysis on Corruption”BADM440-1404A-01
Quesadra Dynell Goodrum
Individual Project Phase 4
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Jose Perez
11/03/20014
Table of Contents
Sample Population 3
Questionnaires 4
Oral Interviews 4
Observation 4
Data Analysis and Measurement Strategy 4
This ethical consideration will be built on the following basic principles of ethical practice 5
a) Informed Consent 6
b) Beneficence 6
c) Justice 7
References 8
Sample Population
The success of this research depends on the sample population that I choose to work with. I intend to obtain information about a population and have settled for only selected members of the population to be questioned. Contacting, questioning, and obtaining information from a large population, such as all of the households residing in Colorado, is extremely expensive, difficult, and time consuming. A properly designed probability sample, however, provides a reliable means of inferring information about a population without examining every member or element. When properly conducted, a probability sample of provides very reliable information with very small margin of error for the whole population in Colorado.
Working with a sample size of 300 respondents, the smaller sampling operation lends itself to the application of more rigorous controls, thus ensuring better accuracy. This calls for rigorous controls to reduce noncomplying errors such as interviewer bias and mistakes, nonresponse problems, questionnaire design flaws, and data processing and analysis errors.
The sampling methodology used for this research is the nonprobability sampling. In this case, when discussing the results of a nonprobability sample, I will limit myself to findings of the persons sampled. The advantage of nonprobability sampling is the ease in which it can be administered. They tend to be less complicated and less time consuming.
Judgmental sampling is the type of nonprobability sampling employed for this study. In judgmental or purposive sampling, I would employ my own "expert” judgment about who to include in the sample frame. Prior knowledge and research skill I possess would be instrumental are in selecting the respondents or elements to be sampled.
Data Analysis
The data collection procedures included the following:Questionnaires
This involved the administering of organization questionnaires to staff members working in the organizations within the study area. Oral Interviews
This method involved collection of data through face to face interaction with organizations managers and employees. This was to gain insight in the effect of corruption on organizations. Observation
Observation is basic to collecting data on the current state of the study area. It was also used in verifying information collected using the questionnaires proceeds observations as a method of data collection also serves to increase the range of relevance and rel.
Non- Probability Sampling & Its MethodsArpit Surana
A detailed explanation of non-probability sampling and its methods have been covered. There are 4 types of non- probability sampling methods:
1. convenience sampling
2. purposive sampling
3. quota sampling (both controlled and uncontrolled)
4. snowball sampling (all 3 ways of performing)
Meaning with adequate examples, pros and cons have been covered
For and query or further information, Kindly contact:
Arpit Surana
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arpitsurana116/
arpitsurana116116@gmail.com
This was a presentation that was carried out in our research method class by our group. It will be useful for PHD and master students quantitative and qualitative method. It consist sample definition, purpose of sampling, stages in the selection of a sample, types of sampling in quantitative researches, types of sampling in qualitative researches, and ethical Considerations in Data Collection.
SAMPLING ; SAMPLING TECHNIQUES – RANDOM SAMPLING (SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLING)Navya Jayakumar
SAMPLING ; SAMPLING TECHNIQUES – RANDOM SAMPLING
(SIMPLE RANDOM SAMPLING)
Sampling means the process of selecting a part of the population
A population is a group people that is studied in a research. These are the members of a town, a city, or a country.
It is difficult for a researcher to study the whole population due to limited resources
E.G.. Time, cost and energy
Hence the researcher selects a part of the population for his study, rather than selecting the whole population. This process is known as sampling
Also known as Random Sampling
A type of sampling where each member of the population has a known probability of being selected in the sample
When a population is highly homogeneous, its each member has a known chance of being selected in the sample
The extend of homogeneity of a population usually depends upon the nature of the research. E.g.: who are the target respondents of the research
Probability Sampling and Types by Selbin Babuselbinbabu1
The presentation will cover probability sampling and all the types of probability sampling like Random sampling , systematic random sampling, strtified random sampling, cluster random sampling and multi stage sampling.
concept , meaning, merits and demerits as well as methods along with their meaning,characteristics and its merits and demerits of sampling. difference between probability sampling and non-probability sampling i tabular form along with diagrammatic chart
RUNNINGHEADER:PROJECTANALYSIS 1
Corruption 2
“Project Analysis on Corruption”BADM440-1404A-01
Quesadra Dynell Goodrum
Individual Project Phase 4
Colorado Technical University
Instructor: Jose Perez
11/03/20014
Table of Contents
Sample Population 3
Questionnaires 4
Oral Interviews 4
Observation 4
Data Analysis and Measurement Strategy 4
This ethical consideration will be built on the following basic principles of ethical practice 5
a) Informed Consent 6
b) Beneficence 6
c) Justice 7
References 8
Sample Population
The success of this research depends on the sample population that I choose to work with. I intend to obtain information about a population and have settled for only selected members of the population to be questioned. Contacting, questioning, and obtaining information from a large population, such as all of the households residing in Colorado, is extremely expensive, difficult, and time consuming. A properly designed probability sample, however, provides a reliable means of inferring information about a population without examining every member or element. When properly conducted, a probability sample of provides very reliable information with very small margin of error for the whole population in Colorado.
Working with a sample size of 300 respondents, the smaller sampling operation lends itself to the application of more rigorous controls, thus ensuring better accuracy. This calls for rigorous controls to reduce noncomplying errors such as interviewer bias and mistakes, nonresponse problems, questionnaire design flaws, and data processing and analysis errors.
The sampling methodology used for this research is the nonprobability sampling. In this case, when discussing the results of a nonprobability sample, I will limit myself to findings of the persons sampled. The advantage of nonprobability sampling is the ease in which it can be administered. They tend to be less complicated and less time consuming.
Judgmental sampling is the type of nonprobability sampling employed for this study. In judgmental or purposive sampling, I would employ my own "expert” judgment about who to include in the sample frame. Prior knowledge and research skill I possess would be instrumental are in selecting the respondents or elements to be sampled.
Data Analysis
The data collection procedures included the following:Questionnaires
This involved the administering of organization questionnaires to staff members working in the organizations within the study area. Oral Interviews
This method involved collection of data through face to face interaction with organizations managers and employees. This was to gain insight in the effect of corruption on organizations. Observation
Observation is basic to collecting data on the current state of the study area. It was also used in verifying information collected using the questionnaires proceeds observations as a method of data collection also serves to increase the range of relevance and rel.
Big Data & Privacy -- Response to White House OSTPMicah Altman
Big data has huge implications for privacy, as summarized in our commentary below:
Both the government and third parties have the potential to collect extensive (sometimes exhaustive), fine grained, continuous, and identifiable records of a person’s location, movement history, associations and interactions with others, behavior, speech, communications, physical and medical conditions, commercial transactions, etc. Such “big data” has the ability to be used in a wide variety of ways, both positive and negative. Examples of potential applications include improving government and organizational transparency and accountability, advancing research and scientific knowledge, enabling businesses to better serve their customers, allowing systematic commercial and non-commercial manipulation, fostering pervasive discrimination, and surveilling public and private spheres.
On January 23, 2014, President Obama asked John Podesta to develop in 90 days, a 'comprehensive review' on big data and privacy.
This lead to a series of workshop on big data and technology at MIT, and on social cultural & ethical dimensions at NYU, with a third planned to discuss legal issues at Berkeley. A number of colleagues from our Privacy Tools for Research project and from the BigData@CSAIL projects have contributed to these workshops and raised many thoughtful issues (and the workshop sessions are online and well worth watching).
My colleagues at the Berkman Center, David O'Brien, Alexandra Woods, Salil Vadhan and I have submitted responses to these questions that outline a broad, comprehensive, and systematic framework for analyzing these types of questions and taxonomize a variety of modern technological, statistical, and cryptographic approaches to simultaneously providing privacy and utility. This comment is made on behalf of the Privacy Tools for Research Project, of which we are a part, and has benefitted from extensive commentary by the other project collaborators.
What is qualitative research? Discuss the methods of qualitative research.pdfMd. Sajjat Hossain
Qualitative research has a long history in sociology. This type of research has long
appealed to social scientists because it allows the researchers to investigate the
meanings people attribute to their behavior, actions, and interactions with others.
So qualitative researchers investigate meanings, interpretations, symbols, and
the processes and relations of social life.
Qualitative research
Generally we can say that Qualitative research is a type of social science research
that collects and works with non-numerical data and that seeks to interpret
meaning from these data that help understand social life.
Qualitative research is the process of inquiry that seeks to understand the nature of
its subjects. Qualitative research is designed to elucidate the characteristics of the
things it studies, as they are perceived by human beings.
[https://www.quora.com/What-is-Qualitative-research]
So Qualitative research is a scientific method of observation to gather non-
numerical data.
Method of qualitative research
Qualitative researchers use their own eyes, ears, and intelligence to collect in-depth
perceptions and descriptions of targeted populations, places, and events.
1-To a young researcher- what are the advantages of using the method o.docxtodd991
1.To a young researcher, what are the advantages of using the method of participant observation? What are the disadvantages?
2. What are ways that gender can shape sociological research?
3. Do you think Zimbardo’s Stanford County Prison (research it) experiment was ethical, or should he have been prevented from conducting this study? Defend your position.
4.Explain how you would develop a representative sample of students on your campus in order to conduct some survey research.
Solution
Such research involves a range of well-defined, though variable methods: informal interviews, direct observation, participation in the life of the group, collective discussions, analyses of personal documents produced within the group, self-analysis, results from activities undertaken off or online, and life-histories. Although the method is generally characterized as qualitative research, it can (and often does) include quantitative dimensions. Traditional participant observation is usually undertaken over an extended period of time, ranging from several months to many years, and even generations. An extended research time period means that the researcher is able to obtain more detailed and accurate information about the individuals, community, and/or population under study. Observable details (like daily time allotment) and more hidden details (like taboo behavior) are more easily observed and interpreted over a longer period of time. A strength of observation and interaction over extended periods of time is that researchers can discover discrepancies between what participants say—and often believe—should happen (the formal system) and what actually does happen, or between different aspects of the formal system; in contrast, a one-time survey of people\'s answers to a set of questions might be quite consistent, but is less likely to show conflicts between different aspects of the social system or between conscious representations and behavior.
In participant observation,a researcher\'s discipline based interests and commitments shape which events he or she considers are important and relevant to the research inquiry.According to Howell (1972), the four stages that most participant observation research studies are establishing rapport or getting to know the people, immersing oneself in the field, recording data and observations, and consolidating the information gathered.
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Comments to FTC on Mobile Data PrivacyMicah Altman
FTC has been hosting a series of seminars on consumer privacy, on which it has requested comments. The most recent seminar explored privacy issues related to mobile device tracking. As the seminar summary points out ...
In most cases, this tracking is invisible to consumers and occurs with no consumer interaction. As a result, the use of these technologies raises a number of potential privacy concerns and questions.
The presentations raised an interesting and important combination of questions about how to promote business and economic innovation while protecting individual privacy. I have submitted a comment on these changes with some proposed recommendations.
To summarize (quoting from the submitted the comment):
Knowledge of an individual’s location history and associations with others has the potential to be used in a wide variety of harmful ways. ... [Furthermore], since all physical activity has a unique spatial and temporal context, location history provides a linchpin for integrating multiple sources of data that may describe an individual. Moreover, locational traces are difficult or impossible to render non-identifiable using traditional masking methods.
Levelwise PageRank with Loop-Based Dead End Handling Strategy : SHORT REPORT ...Subhajit Sahu
Abstract — Levelwise PageRank is an alternative method of PageRank computation which decomposes the input graph into a directed acyclic block-graph of strongly connected components, and processes them in topological order, one level at a time. This enables calculation for ranks in a distributed fashion without per-iteration communication, unlike the standard method where all vertices are processed in each iteration. It however comes with a precondition of the absence of dead ends in the input graph. Here, the native non-distributed performance of Levelwise PageRank was compared against Monolithic PageRank on a CPU as well as a GPU. To ensure a fair comparison, Monolithic PageRank was also performed on a graph where vertices were split by components. Results indicate that Levelwise PageRank is about as fast as Monolithic PageRank on the CPU, but quite a bit slower on the GPU. Slowdown on the GPU is likely caused by a large submission of small workloads, and expected to be non-issue when the computation is performed on massive graphs.
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
Adjusting primitives for graph : SHORT REPORT / NOTESSubhajit Sahu
Graph algorithms, like PageRank Compressed Sparse Row (CSR) is an adjacency-list based graph representation that is
Multiply with different modes (map)
1. Performance of sequential execution based vs OpenMP based vector multiply.
2. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector multiply.
Sum with different storage types (reduce)
1. Performance of vector element sum using float vs bfloat16 as the storage type.
Sum with different modes (reduce)
1. Performance of sequential execution based vs OpenMP based vector element sum.
2. Performance of memcpy vs in-place based CUDA based vector element sum.
3. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (memcpy).
4. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
Sum with in-place strategies of CUDA mode (reduce)
1. Comparing various launch configs for CUDA based vector element sum (in-place).
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2. What is snowball sampling?
Snowball sampling uses a small pool of initial
informants to nominate, through their social networks, other participants who meet the
eligibility criteria and could potentially contribute to a specific study. The term
"snowball sampling" reflects an analogy to a snowball increasing in size as it rolls
downhill.
Method:
1. Draft a participation program (likely to be subject to change, but indicative).
2. Approach stakeholders and ask for contacts.
3. Gain contacts and ask them to participate.
4. Community issues groups may emerge that can be included in the participation
program.
5. Continue the snowballing with contacts to gain more stakeholders if necessary.
6. Ensure a diversity of contacts by widening the profile of persons involved in the
snowballing exercise.
Applications of snowball sampling:
The participants are likely to know others who share the characteristics that make them
eligible for inclusion in the study.
Snowball sampling is quite suitable to use when members
of a population are hidden and difficult to locate (e.g. samples of the homeless
or users of illegal drugs) and these members are closely connected (e.g.
organized crime, sharing similar interests, involvement in the same groups that
are relevant to the project at hand)
Snowball Sampling
3. Application field:
1. Social computing:
Snowball sampling can be perceived as an evaluation
sampling in the social computing field. For example, in the interview phase,
snowball sampling can be used to reach hard-to-reach populations.
Participants or informants with whom contact has already been made can use
their social networks to refer the researcher to other people who could
potentially participate in or contribute to the study.
2. Conflict environment:
It has been observed that conducting research in
conflict environment is challenging due to mistrust and suspicion. A conflict
environment, where people or groups thinks their needs and goal are
contradictory to the goals and or needs of other people or group. These
conflicts among groups or people include the differences to claim the area of
territory, resources, trade, civil and religious rights that cause considerable
misunderstanding and heighten the disagreements that lead to an environment
with lack of trust and suspicion. In conflict environment, the entire population
is marginalized to some extent rather than a specific group of people and
makes it very hard for investigators to reach the study subjects to conduct the
research. For example, a threatening political environment under authoritarian
regime creates obstacles for the investigators to conduct the research.
Snowball sampling has demonstrated as a second best method in conducting
research in conflict environments like, in the context of the Israel and Arab
Conflict. Snowball sampling allows the investigators to approach the
marginalized population at cognitive and emotional level and enroll them in
study. Snowball sampling address the conditions of lack of trust that arises
due to uncertainty about the future through trace-linking methodology.
3. Expert information collection:
Snowball sampling can be used to identify
experts in a certain field such as medicine, manufacturing processes, or
customer relation methods, and gather professional and valuable knowledge.
For instance, 3M called in specialists from all fields that related to how a
surgical drape could be applied to the body using snowball sampling. Every
involved expert can suggest another expert who they may know could offer
more information.
4. Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
I. Locate hidden populations :
It is possible for the surveyors to include people in the
survey that they would not have known but, through the use of social network
.
II. Locating people of a specific population:
There are no lists or other obvious sources for locating
members of the population (e.g. the homeless, users of illegal drugs). The
investigators use previous contact and communication with subjects then, the
investigators are able to gain access and cooperation from new subjects.The key
in gaining access and documenting the cooperation of subjects is trust. This is
achieved that investigators act in good faith and establish good working
relationship with the subjects.
III.Methodology:
As subjects are used to locate the hidden population, the
researcher invests less money and time in sampling. Snowball sampling method
does not require complex planning and the staffing required is considerably
smaller in comparison to other sampling methods.
Snowball Sampling can use in
both alternative or complementary research methodology. As an alternative
methodology, when other research methods can not be employed, due to
challenging circumstancing and when random sampling is not possible. As
complementary methodology with other research methods to boost the quality
and efficiency of research conduct and to minimize the sampling bias like quota
sampling.
Disadvantages:
1. Community bias:
The first participants will have a strong impact on the sample. Snowball
sampling is inexact and can produce varied and inaccurate results. The method is heavily
reliant on the skill of the individual conducting the actual sampling, and that individual's
ability to vertically network and find an appropriate sample. To be successful requires
5. previous contacts within the target areas, and the ability to keep the information flow going
throughout the target group.
2. Non-random:
Snowball sampling contravenes many of the assumptions supporting
conventional notions of random selection and representativeness. However, social
systems are beyond researchers' ability to recruit randomly. Snowball sampling is
inevitable in social systems.
3. Unknown sampling population size:
There is no way to know the total size of the overall population.
4. Anchoring:
Another disadvantage of snowball sampling is the lack of definite
knowledge as to whether or not the sample is an accurate reading of the target population.
By targeting only a few select people, it is not always indicative of the actual trends
within the result group. Identifying the appropriate person to conduct the sampling, as
well as locating the correct targets is a time-consuming process such that the benefits
only slightly outweigh the costs.
5. Lack of control over sampling method:
As the subjects locate the hidden population,
the research has very little control over the sampling method, which becomes mainly
dependent on the original and subsequent subjects, who may add to the known sampling
pool using a method outside of the researcher's control.