Read this term paper to learn about the important types of probability sampling used for conducting social research. Term Paper # 1. Simple Random Sampling: Simple random sampling is in a sense, the basic theme of all scientific sampling. It is the primary probability sampling design. Indeed, all other methods of scientific sampling are variations of the simple random sampling. [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the combinations of probability and non-probability sampling. If sampling is carried out in a series of stages, it is possible to combine probability and non-probability principles in one sampling design. One or more stages of sampling can be carried out according to the probability principle and the remaining stages according to the [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the problem and mathematics of sample size. The Problem of Sample Size: We shall now consider one of the trickiest problems relating to sampling, viz., the problem of sample size. "What should be the adequate size of the sample in relation to the size of population?" "How big ought to be a [...]