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Which statement best describes convenience sampling?

  • It ensures equal representation of all demographics.
  • It involves random selection of participants from a community.
  • It is primarily used in clinical trials for precise data.
  • It consists of individuals who are easily accessible for the study. (correct)

In what context is convenience sampling considered ineffective?

  • In community medicine or clinical practice. (correct)
  • In marketing research to gauge consumer preferences.
  • In online surveys targeting specific demographics.
  • In educational settings for student feedback.

What is a major disadvantage of using convenience sampling?

  • It allows for the collection of data from a wide audience.
  • It guarantees a high rate of participation from diverse groups.
  • It is time-consuming and requires extensive planning.
  • It can lead to biased results due to non-random selection. (correct)

What type of sampling is convenience sampling categorized as?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a convenience sample?

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What characteristic of a population makes certain statistical methods unsuitable?

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What does a high standard deviation indicate about a dataset?

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In which situation would statistical analysis be least effective?

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Why is a low degree of precision problematic in statistical testing?

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What is often required for effective statistical analysis in varied populations?

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What is the purpose of stratification in representing minority subgroups?

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What is one of the key conditions for forming strata in a stratified sample?

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Which of the following best describes stratification?

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Why is it important for each stratum to be homogeneous?

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How does stratification impact the representation of minority subgroups?

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What is the primary characteristic of a simple random sample?

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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of simple random sampling?

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In a simple random sample, which method is typically utilized to ensure randomness?

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How does a simple random sample differ from other sampling methods?

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Which statement best describes a basic type of probability sample?

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What characterizes cluster sampling in the context of two-stage sampling?

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In two-stage sampling, which is the first step of cluster sampling?

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What is the main purpose of the second stage in cluster sampling?

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Which statement best describes the relationship between cluster sampling and two-stage sampling?

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Why is selecting areas a key part of the cluster sampling process?

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What is the primary basis for dividing a population into clusters in cluster sampling?

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In cluster sampling, what is studied from the selected clusters?

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What defines a sampling unit in cluster sampling?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding cluster sampling?

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What is one advantage of using cluster sampling?

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Flashcards

Convenience Sampling

A type of non-probability sampling where participants are chosen for convenience, like those easily accessible, rather than based on specific criteria.

Probability Sampling

A sampling method where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

Non-Probability Sampling

A sampling method where not all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected.

Sampling

A statistical method used to estimate population characteristics from a sample.

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Community Medicine or Clinical Practice Relevance

A sampling method useful for understanding a specific community or specific health issue.

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Standard Deviation

A measure of how spread out data points are from the average.

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Precision

How accurately something can be measured.

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Population with High Variability

A population in which individuals have a wide range of characteristics.

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Not Suitable for High Variability

Something that's not suitable for a population with high variability because it won't accurately measure the data.

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Not Suitable for High Variability

Low Precision

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Simple Random Sample

A sampling method where every individual in the population has an equal chance of being chosen.

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Disadvantage of Simple Random Sampling: Difficulty in achieving true randomness

It can be challenging to create a truly random sample, especially for large populations.

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Disadvantage of Simple Random Sampling: Lack of representativeness with small samples

It might not be representative of the entire population if the sample is too small.

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Disadvantage of Simple Random Sampling: Time and cost

It can be time-consuming and expensive to reach every member of the population.

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Simple Random Sample: Foundation for other sampling techniques

It is the foundational method for many other probability sampling techniques.

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Stratification in Sampling

Dividing a population into smaller groups based on shared characteristics, ensuring fair representation of subgroups.

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Homogeneity Within Strata

Within each stratum, individuals should be similar to one another regarding the characteristic being studied.

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Adequate Representation of Subgroups

The goal is to ensure that each subgroup of interest in the population is adequately represented in the sample.

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Benefits of Stratification

Stratification helps to reduce bias and increase the accuracy of the results.

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Examples of Strata

Examples of strata could include age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographic location.

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Cluster Sampling

A sampling technique where a sample of areas (like neighborhoods or blocks) is selected, and then a sample of individuals is chosen from within those areas.

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Two-Stage Sampling

A specific type of sampling where the sampling process is divided into two distinct stages.

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First Stage of Cluster Sampling

The first step in cluster sampling, where a selection of areas or groups is made.

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Second Stage of Cluster Sampling

The second step in cluster sampling, where a selection of individuals is made within the previously chosen areas or groups.

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Advantage of Cluster Sampling

A way to gather data efficiently, especially useful when studying a large, geographically dispersed population.

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Homogeneous Clusters

Groups of individuals within a cluster sample are typically similar in their characteristics. This homogeneity allows for efficient data collection within each group.

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Cluster Sampling Units

The entire population is divided into clusters, which act as the sampling units. A sample of these clusters is then randomly selected. All members of the selected clusters are studied.

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Why Use Cluster Sampling?

This sampling method is often used in situations where it is difficult or impractical to get a random sample from the entire population.

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Strengths and Limitations of Cluster Sampling

Cluster sampling can be efficient and cost-effective for large populations, but it may not be suitable for situations where clusters are very diverse or where there is high variability within clusters.

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Study Notes

Sampling Techniques

  • A sample is part of a population, selected to represent the population's variables under study.
  • Sampling is essential for research because comprehensive studies are often impractical.

Advantages of Sampling

  • Lower cost compared to comprehensive surveys.
  • Faster data collection.
  • Offers the potential for more detailed information.
  • Sampling is critical when comprehensive surveys are impossible due to factors like the nature of the population (fish, animals, nomads).
  • Sampling enables quality checks on industrial products, like examining blood samples from patients.

Types of Sampling

  • Non-Probability (Non-Random) Samples:
    • Purposive samples: Chosen based on the researcher's judgment, not randomly selected, limiting generalizability.
    • Pre-test or pilot study: Used to test a study's parameters and exclude unnecessary variables, saving time, money, and resources.
    • Quota sample: Used in regions like the USA, during events like voting. Researchers collect data from individuals, grouped by specific characteristics. This type of sampling is not suitable for community medicine or clinical practice.
    • Convenience sample: Includes people easy to access, a common type of non-probability sampling.
  • Probability (Random) Samples:
    • Characteristics:
      • Probability of selecting an individual is known.
      • Standard error of the sample result can be calculated.
      • Sample results are generalizable to the larger population.
    • Types:
      • Simple random sample:
        • Methods:
          • Using a numbered list or frame.
          • Random number generation using a computer, coin flip, or random ball selection.
        • Advantages: Basic type of probability sampling; every population member has an equal selection chance.
        • Disadvantages: Framing can be hard for large populations; sample members can be concentrated in a specific area (e.g., all females). Not suitable for populations with high variability or low precision needs.
      • Systematic random sample:
        • Selection: Selects each 'nth' member from a list, starting from a randomly chosen point [e.g., every 10th person on a list].
        • Advantages: Easy to select; well distributed across various populations; often more accurate than simple random sampling.
        • Disadvantages: Difficult framing for large populations and selecting sample sizes smaller than the sampling interval can lead to issues.
      • Stratified random sample:
        • Used when the population has significant variability (high standard deviation).
        • Dividing the population into categories or strata.
        • Advantages: Every unit in a stratum has an equal selection chance; same sampling fractions ensure proportionate representation from minority subgroups; generally suitable for minority subgroups analysis; and ensures homogeneous and clearly defined strata.
        • Disadvantages: Requires a sample frame for every stratum, and more complex and potentially related variables in different strata.
      • Multistage random sample:
        • Suitable for very large populations (e.g., countries).
        • Selecting a sample involves multiple stages [e.g., selecting governorates, districts, and ultimately houses], with random selection methods in each stage.
        • Advantages: Cost-effective; speed in survey implementation.
        • Disadvantages: Could be less accurate than other techniques for the same sample size.
      • Cluster sample: -Dividing the population into clusters based on similarities and geographical locations, with a sample drawn from the selected clusters.
        • Advantages: Cheaper and quicker in sampling than some methods; useful when the sample frame is incomplete.
        • Disadvantages: Can have higher sampling error than simpler methods.

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