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Sampling Methods

The document outlines different probability and non-probability sampling methods. It provides flowcharts to determine which sampling method is most appropriate based on factors like whether statistical inference is needed, the availability of a sampling frame, and characteristics of the population. Probability sampling methods like simple random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling are recommended when a sampling frame exists and statistical inference is required. Non-probability methods like convenience sampling, snowball sampling, and purposive sampling are options when no suitable sampling frame exists or the goal is exploratory.

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Sampling Methods

The document outlines different probability and non-probability sampling methods. It provides flowcharts to determine which sampling method is most appropriate based on factors like whether statistical inference is needed, the availability of a sampling frame, and characteristics of the population. Probability sampling methods like simple random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling are recommended when a sampling frame exists and statistical inference is required. Non-probability methods like convenience sampling, snowball sampling, and purposive sampling are options when no suitable sampling frame exists or the goal is exploratory.

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Probability Sampling Methods

Decide to consider Sampling

If Data be collected

Yes
No

Statistical Inference
No need of Sampling

Yes No

?
Non Probability Sampling
Clusters Or Strata

Yes
No ?

Clusters Strata
Stratified Random
Sampling
No

Use Cluster Sampling Periodic Sampling


Frame

Yes

Stratified Systematic
Sampling
Periodic Sampling Frame

No Yes

Simple Random Sampling Use Systematic Sampling


Yes No
Geographic
Population Strata are possible ?

Yes

Periodic Sampling Frame

Yes
No

Stratified Systematic Stratified Random


Sampling Sampling
Periodic Sampling Frame

Yes
No

Simple Random Systematic


Sampling Sampling
Geographic
Population

Discrete Geographical
Clusters

Yes No

Cluster Sampling Multi Stage Sampling


Non Probability Sampling Methods
Decide to Consider
Sampling If Data Be Collected

No Yes

No need Of
Statistical Interference
Sampling
Yes

No
Sampling Frame

Probability Sampling
No Statistical Interference
/ No Suitable Frame

Representative Sample

Yes No

Exploratory
Quota Possible Purpose
Yes
No

Self Selection
Sampling Case Identification
Quota Sampling Yes No

?
Snow Ball Sampling
Small Sample

No Yes

Purposive
Small Variation In Sampling
Population

Convenience
Sampling
1. Extreme Case Sampling : Special Case

2. Heterogeneous Sampling : Key Themes

3. Homogeneous Sampling : Single Sub Group

4. Critical Case Sampling : Importance Of Case

5. Typical Case Sampling : Illustrative case

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