DEVELOPING SAMPLING PLAN

Developing Sampling Plan

Table of Contents

Question 13

Introduction3

Frame3

Sampling Unit4

Sample Size4

Target Population4

Census or Sample?4

Sampling Process5

Probability Samples7

Simple Random Samples7

Systematic Samples8

Stratified Samples9

Cluster Samples10

Non-Probability Samples10

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Correlation decreases with distance between samples13

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Standard statistics can be applied only if inter-sample distance exceeds the range of the correlogram14

Convenience Samples15

Purposive Samples15

Judgment Samples15

Snowball Samples16

Quota Samples16

Quota vs. Probability Samples17

Arguments for Probability Samples17

Arguments for Quota Samples18

Question 219

Introduction19

Philosophy-Based Learning Theory23

Psychology-Based Learning Theory24

Behaviorist Learning Theory25

Progressive Learning Theory29

Application of Each Theory in Children Social Competence31

Emotional Intelligence31

Self-Awareness33

Accurate Self-Assessment33

Self-Confidence34

Self-Regulation34

Self-Motivation35

References36

Developing Sampling Plan

Question 1

Developing a sampling plan requires consideration of a number of factors: The frame, sampling unit, sample size, target population, precision, and stratification (Fowler, 2002; Leedy & Ormrod, 2005). Define the sampling methods of probability, both simple random and systematic. Evaluate the usefulness of sampling as applied in a quantitative research study in your field.

Introduction

This question addressed in this work is the development of a sampling plan which necessarily requires consideration of a number of factors including the frame, sampling unit, sample size, target population, precision and stratification (Fowler, 2002, Leedy & Omrod, 2005). This work will further provide a definition of the sampling methods of probability, both simple random and systematic and will evaluate the usefulness of sampling as applied in a quantitative research study in the field.

Frame

The sampling frame is the actual set of sampling units from which the sample or some stage of the sample has been selected or else acknowledged as the portion of the intended population” that could be incorporated in the sampling. The sampling frame is that which defines the sampled population (Herek, 2009). For example, in the instance of a simple random sample, all units from the sampling frame have an equal possibility to be drawn and to happen in the sample. In an ideal situation, the sampling frame should correspond with the population of relevance.

Sampling Unit

The sampling unit refers to the element or set of elements that were chosen in the sample for the purpose of the research study (Herek, 2009). In a simple single-stage sample, the sample unit is the same as the elements and in a multi-stage sample; the sampling unit can be households, individuals within the households and blocks.

Sample Size

Sample size refers to the number of elements, individuals or entities represented in the research study. (Herek, 2009)

Target Population

The target population is the set of units from which the sample is drawn and representative of in terms of the research study to be conducted. It is normally the ideal population to which the study results are to be arbitrary. For example, the target population could be set as all of the adult population of the United States (Herek, 2009).

Census or Sample?

Research is usually undertaken to obtain information about the characteristics or parameters of a population. A population comprises all the individuals or cases or elements that make up the universe of interest in the marketing research problem being studied. Information about the population may be obtained by taking a census or a sample. A census involves taking measurements from each and every member of the ...