Statistics Chapter 1

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Simple Random Sample
Every individual has equal chance of being selected
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Systematic Sampling
Required elements are chosen at regular intervals from an ordered list. First selected at random from a range
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Stratified Sampling
Population divided into mutually exclusive strata and the strata proportion in relation to the population is used to find the number of random individuals needed to be selected
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Quota Sampling
An interviewer selects a sample that reflects the characteristics of the whole population
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Opportunity Sampling
Taking a sample from people who are available at the time of the study and who fit the criteria you are looking for
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Population
Whole set of items that are of interest
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Census
observes/ measures every member of a population
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Sampling Units
Individual units of a population
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Sampling Frame
A list of numbered sampling units
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Quantitative Data
Numerical observations
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Qualitative Data
Non - numerical observations
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Continuous Variable
Can take any value in a given range
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Discrete Variable
Can only take specific values
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Required elements are chosen at regular intervals from an ordered list. First selected at random from a range

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Systematic Sampling

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Population divided into mutually exclusive strata and the strata proportion in relation to the population is used to find the number of random individuals needed to be selected

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Card 4

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An interviewer selects a sample that reflects the characteristics of the whole population

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Card 5

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Taking a sample from people who are available at the time of the study and who fit the criteria you are looking for

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