Sampling and its Importance in Data Collection
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Sampling and its Importance in Data Collection

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What is the main reason for using sampling instead of studying the entire population?

To reduce costs and field time

What does a sampling frame consist of?

List of all the sampling units from which sample is drawn

What is the characteristic of a population called?

Parameter

What is the target population in the context of sampling?

<p>The population to be studied or to which the investigator wants to generalize his results</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we assume that our samples are representative of the population we are studying?

<p>To make conclusions about the population based on sample results</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using sampling instead of studying the entire population?

<p>To reduce costs and field time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the numerical characteristic of a population?

<p>Parameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sampling frame consist of?

<p>List of population elements from which units are sampled</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

<p>Probability sampling allows for generalization, while non-probability sampling does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target population in the context of sampling?

<p>The population to be studied or generalized to</p> Signup and view all the answers

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