Subject:
Statistics and Probability
Material Type:
Module
Level:
Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division
Provider:
Ohio Open Ed Collaborative
Tags:
  • Sampling
  • Statistics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Downloadable docs, Text/HTML, Video

    Education Standards

    Producing Data – Sampling Methods

    Overview

    Producing Data – Sampling Methods

    In this module we will explore the different sampling methods to obtain representative samples from a population. We also learn about the relative advantages and disadvantages of each method. 

    Learning Objectives:

    • Reasons for sampling
    • Random Vs. Non-Random Samples
    • Sampling Bias and Variability
    • Random Sampling Methods – Simple, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster and Multistage random samples
    • Non-Random Sampling Methods – Voluntary Response and Convenience sampling
    • Sample surveys, sampling errors
    • Best method of random sampling
    • Sampling distributions

    Chapter Exercises

    Chapter 1 – pages 54 to 55 - 65, 67, 68, 73, 74, 76

    Sampling Methods - Supplementary Problems

    Chapter 1 – pages 54 to 55 - 65, 67, 68, 73, 74, 76

    Sampling Methods - Supplementary Problems

    Lab - Data Collection, Organization and Sampling Methods

    Chapter 1 contains two labs, one on data collection and its organization  and one on exploring different types of samples. Individual instructors can either use these labs as they are or modify them according to their needs.

    These two labs deal with data collection and organization, and selectig different types of samples.

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