Sampling Essentials · Practical Guidelines for Making Sampling Choices by Daniel, Johnnie N. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Dedication Title Page Copyright Contents Detailed Contents List of Tables, Figures, and Research Notes About the Author Preface Chapter 1. Preparing to Make Sampling Choices

Introduction Milestones in the History of Sampling Major Steps in Selecting a Sample

Step 1. Prepare to Make Sampling Choices Step 2. Choose Between Taking a Census and Sampling Step 3. Choose Between Nonprobability, Probability, or Mixed-Methods Sample Designs Step 4. Choose the Type of Nonprobability, Probability, or Mixed-Methods Sample Design Step 5. Determine the Sample Size Step 6. Select the Sample

Guidelines for Preparing to Make Sampling Choices

Objectives of the Study Definition of the Population Nature of the Population Availability of Resources Research Design Considerations Ethical and Legal Considerations

Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 2. Choosing Between Taking a Census and Sampling

Introduction Bias in Selecting Study Elements

Population Specification Bias Coverage Bias Selection Bias

Bias in Collecting Data

Nonresponse Bias Response Bias

Bias in Analyzing Data Strengths and Weaknesses of Taking a Census and Sampling Guidelines for Choosing Between Taking a Census and Sampling

Objectives of the Study Nature of the Population Availability of Resources Research Design Considerations Ethical and Legal Considerations

Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 3. Choosing Between Nonprobability Sampling and Probability Sampling

Introduction Strengths and Weaknesses of Nonprobability Sampling and Probability Sampling Guidelines for Choosing Between Nonprobability Sampling and Probability Sampling

Objectives of the Study Nature of the Population Availability of Resources Research Design Considerations

Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 4. Choosing the Type of Nonprobability Sampling

Introduction Availability Sampling

What Is Availability Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting an Availability Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Availability Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Availability Sampling?

Purposive Sampling

What Is Purposive Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Purposive Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Purposive Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Purposive Sampling?

Quota Sampling

What Is Quota Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Quota Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Quota Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Quota Sampling?

Respondent-Assisted Sampling What Is Respondent-Assisted Sampling?

What Are the Steps in Selecting a Respondent-Assisted Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Respondent- Assisted Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Respondent-Assisted Sampling?

Guidelines for Choosing the Type of Nonprobability Sample Design Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 5. Choosing the Type of Probability Sampling

Introduction Simple Random Sample

What Is Simple Random Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Simple Random Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Simple Random Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Simple Random Sampling?

Stratified Sampling

What Is Stratified Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Stratified Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Stratified Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Stratified Sampling? What Is the Difference Between Stratified Sampling and Quota Sampling?

Systematic Sampling

What Is Systematic Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Systematic Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Systematic Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Systematic Sampling?

Cluster Sampling

What Is Cluster Sampling? What Are the Steps in Selecting a Cluster Sample? What Are the Subtypes of Cluster Sampling? Respondent Selection Procedures What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Cluster Sampling? What Is the Difference Between Cluster Sampling and Stratified Sampling? What Is the Difference Between Multistage Sampling and Multiphase Sampling?

Guidelines for Choosing Type of Probability Sample Design Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 6. Sampling Characterized by the Nature of the Sampling Unit and Mixed-Methods Sample Designs

Introduction Sampling Characterized by the Nature of the Sampling Unit Telephone-Based Sampling

What Is Telephone-Based Sampling? What Are the Subtypes of Telephone-Based Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Telephone-Based Sampling

Web-Based Sampling

What Is Web-Based Sampling? What Are the Subtypes of Web-Based Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Web-Based Sampling?

Address-Based Sampling

What Is Address-Based Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Address-Based Sampling?

Time-Based Sampling

What Is Time-Based Sampling? What Are the Subtypes of Time-Based Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Time-Based Sampling?

Space-Based Sampling

What Is Space-Based Sampling?

Mixed-Methods Sample Designs

What Is Mixed-Methods Sampling? What Are the Subtypes of Mixed-Methods Sampling? What Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Mixed-Methods Sampling?

Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Chapter 7. Choosing the Size of the Sample

Introduction Guidelines for Choosing Sample Size

Objectives of the Study Ethical Considerations Nature of the Population Availability of Resources Research Design Considerations Final Adjustments

Summary Review Questions Key Terms References for Further Study

Glossary References and Suggested Readings Index

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