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s to improve quality of work life in the bank.

Research methodology : A sample design is a definite plan for obtaining a sample from a

given population.. There are different types of sample designs based on two factors viz. the
representation basis and the element selection basis. On the representation basis, the sample may
be:
1) Probability sampling or
2) Non - Probability sampling.
1) Probability sampling- With probability samples each element has a known probability of
being included in the sample. Probability samples are those that are based on simple random
sampling that ensures the law of statistical regularity which states that if on an average the
sample chosen is a random one, the sample will have the same composition and
characteristics as the universe.
2) Non - Probability sampling - Non-probability sampling is also known as Deliberate
sampling, Convenience sampling, Judgment sampling. In this type of sampling items for the
sample are chosen deliberately by the researcher; his choice concerning the items remains
supreme

Convenience Sampling
Convenience sampling (also called haphazard or accidental sampling) refers
to sampling by obtaining
units or people who are most conveniently available.

For the purpose of this project non-probability convenience sampling

is used.

Steps in sampling design

While developing a sample design the following points must be considered:
(1) Types of universe
The first step in developing any sample design is to clearly define the set of objects, technically
called the universe to be studied. The universe may be finite or infinite. In case of finite
universe the number of items is certain whereas in infinite universe the number of items is
infinite. In case of finite universe the number of times is certain whereas in infinite universe the
number of items is infinite.
(2) Sample Size
It refers to the number of times to be selected from the universe to constitute a sample. This is
the major problem before a researcher. The size of the sample should neither be too large nor too
small. An optimum sample is one which fulfills the requirements of efficiency,
representativeness, reliability & flexibility. Study was conducted in various branches of
Allahabad bank at Trivandrum

The sample size taken is 50

(3) Sample Unit
A decision has to be taken concerning a sampling unit before selecting sample. Sampling unit
may be a geographical one such as state, district, village etc. or it may be an individual.