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Simple Random Sampling

The document outlines the concept of random sampling, defining various techniques such as simple random sampling, systematic random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. It emphasizes the importance of these methods in ensuring representative samples in research. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate each sampling technique in practice.

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Simple Random Sampling

The document outlines the concept of random sampling, defining various techniques such as simple random sampling, systematic random sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling. It emphasizes the importance of these methods in ensuring representative samples in research. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate each sampling technique in practice.

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Simple Random

Sampling
• Learning Objectives:

1.define terms related to random sampling;


2.illustrate random sampling; and
3.identify different random sampling techniques.
4.explain the importance of random
sampling in real-life
• Types of random sampling

A.Simple random sampling technique is the most basic random


sampling where in each element in the population has an equal
probability of being selected. They are usually represented by
a unique identification number that is written one qual-sized
and shaped papers and then selection of samples is possible
through the lottery method. Random numbers selected to decide
which elements are included as the sample. The drawing
number of paper is based on the desired number of samples.
Systematic random sampling is a random sampling that uses a list of
all the elements in the population and then elements are being
selected based on the kth consistent intervals. To get the kth interval,
divide the population size by the sample size.
Stratified random sampling is a random sampling wherein the
population is divided into different strata or divisions.
The number of samples will be proportionately picked in each
stratum that is why all strata are represented in the samples.
Cluster sampling is a random sampling wherein
population is divided into clusters or groups and
then the clusters are randomly selected. The
elements of the clusters randomly selected are
considered the samples of the study.
In each of the following examples, identify the sampling method being used.

1. A sample of 2,000 was sought to estimate the average achievement in science of fifth
graders in a city’s public schools. The average fifth grade enrollment in the city’s
elementary schools is 100 students. Thus, 20 schools were randomly selected and within
each of those schools all fifth graders were tested.
 Cluster Sampling is being used because clusters were identified (i.e., schools) and
all fifth graders within the cluster (i.e., school) were sampled.

2. A researcher has a population of 100 third grade children from a local school district from
which a sample of 25 children is to be selected. Each child’s name is put on a list, and each
child is assigned a number from 1 to 100. Then the numbers 1 to 100 are written on separate
pieces of paper and shuffled. Finally, the researcher picks 25 slips of paper and the numbers
on the paper determine the 25 participants.
 Simple Random Sampling is being used. Researchers have a list of all individuals in
the population and are able to random select from that population.
4. A sociologist conducts an opinion survey in a major city. Part of the research plan calls for
describing and comparing the opinions of four different ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian
Americans, European Americans, and Native Americans. For a total sample of 300, the
researcher selects 75 participants from each of the four predetermined subgroups.
 Stratified Sampling or Quota is being used. Here the population is organized into strata or groups
according to ethnicity. A specific number of individuals are selected from each group to be a part
of the study. We don’t know from this example if a random method was used. If it was, then the
researchers were using stratified sampling. If not, then they were using quota sampling. In this
situation, the sample may under- or overestimate the numbers of individuals for each ethnicity in
comparison to the actual population.

5. Instructors teaching research methods are interested in knowing what study techniques their
students are utilizing. Rather than assessing all students, the researchers randomly select 10
students from each of the sections to comprise their sample.
 Stratified Sampling is being used. The students are organized based on section and the
same number of students from each section is being sampled. It is possible that some
sections may be larger than others; thus, our sample may under- or overestimate certain
section.

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