1. Sampling Techniques
Statistics

2. Census A count or measure of an entire population US Census
Taken Every Ten Years…

3. Sampling Sampling Error
The difference between the results of a sample and those of a population.

4. Random Sample
A sample in which every member of the population has an equal chance being selected

5. Simple Random Sample
A sample in which every possible sample of the same size has the same chance of being selected.
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6. Stratified Sample
Splitting a sample into groups and randomly selecting a member from each group

7. Cluster Sample
Divide a population into groups and select all of the members in one or more of the groups
Zone 1
Zone 3
Zone 2
Zone 4

8. Systematic Sample
Designing a method to pick out a sample (i.e. choosing every third person on a list)

9. Convenience Sample Not a Good Idea
Only sampling those available from the population
Not a Good Idea