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Chap. 5 Sec. 1b Notes
Chap. 5 Sec. 1b Notes
Chapter 5 Section 1b
Random Samples
The best way to avoid bias, is to allow chance to select the sample Simple Random Sample (SRS)
A sample of size n that consists of n individuals from the population chosen in such a way that every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be in the sample actually selected.
Terms
Probability Sample
A sample chosen by chance This is an essential principle of statistical sampling
TYPES:
Stratified Random Sample Cluster Sample
Cluster Sample
Divides the population into groups, or clusters. Some of these clusters are randomly selected. Then all individuals in the chosen clusters are selected to be in the sample.
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