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| Basic Concepts of Sampling | ||
| Describes methods of sample selection and real-world applications of sampling techniques. Includes advantages and limitations of sampling. ( http://cne.gmu.edu/modules/dau/stat/data/sample_frm.html ) | ||
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| Selecting Subjects | ||
| Learn more about the different types of samples and how to ensure external validity. ( http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/siegle/research/Samples/instructornotessamples.htm ) | ||
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| Sampling Strategies | ||
| This online text discusses how to use sampling strategies to collect reliable data about a large group by sampling the characteristics of a smaller group. The material covers types of sampling processes and includes a chart that compares the advantages and disadvantages of each. ( http://education.calumet.purdue.edu/vockell/research/chapter8.htm ) | ||
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| Sampling | ||
| From Cornell University, this Web based text addresses topics in social research methods. This chapter explains sampling and statistical terminology and discusses probability and non-probability sampling methods. ( http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/sampling.htm ) | ||
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| Populations and Samples: The Principle of Generalization | ||
| This downloadable .PDF document offers a thorough discussion of statistical generalization as it relates to samples and populations. Includes examples of sampling error, sample bias, and sample size. ( http://www.llc.rpi.edu/web/ ResearchMethodsForCommunicationScience/ch05.pdf ) | ||
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| Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms | ||
| The Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms accompanies a computer tutorial based on the book, Statistics Explained, by Professor Howard S. Hoffman. ( http://www.animatedsoftware.com/statglos/statglos.htm ) | ||
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| Population | ||
| The Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms accompanies a computer tutorial based on the book, Statistics Explained, by Professor Howard S. Hoffman. The glossary contains the term "population." ( http://www.animatedsoftware.com/statglos/sgpopula.htm ) | ||
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| Random Sample | ||
| The Internet Glossary of Statistical Terms accompanies a computer tutorial based on the book, Statistics Explained, by Professor Howard S. Hoffman. The glossary contains the term "random sample." ( http://www.animatedsoftware.com/statglos/sgrandsa.htm ) | ||
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