Assignment

Subject: Inferential Statistics

Topic: Sampling

Prepared By: Khawaja Danish Farooq

Id: BB-26119

Submitted To: Ibadullah Choudary

Sample

A simple random sample is a subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has
an equal probability of being chosen.

Sampling

Sampling is a process used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations are
taken from a larger population. The methodology used to sample from a larger population depends on
the type of analysis being performed, but may include simple random sampling or systematic sampling.
Sampling is the process of collecting the data are known as sampling.
There are two types of sampling.
1. Probabilistic Sampling
2. Non-Probabilistic Sampling

Probabilistic Sampling

Probability sampling is a sampling technique, in which the subjects of the population get an
equal opportunity to be selected as a representative sample. It is use when the number of
population is known; there are five types of probabilistic sampling.

I. Simple Random Sampling

II. Stratified Sampling
III. Systematic Random Sampling
IV. Cluster Sampling
V. Multistage Sampling

Simple Random Sampling

A simple random sample is a subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has
an equal probability of being chosen. An example of a simple random sample would be the names of 25
employees being chosen out of a hat from a company of 250 employees.
 Stratified Sampling
Stratified sampling refers to a type of sampling method . With stratified sampling, the researcher divides
the population into separate groups, called strata. Then, a probability sample (often a simple random
sample ) is drawn from each group. Stratified sampling has several advantages over simple random
sampling.

Systematic Random Sampling

Systematic sampling is a type of probability sampling method in which sample members from a larger
population are selected according to a random starting point and a fixed periodic interval. This interval,
called the strata, is calculated by dividing the population size by the desired sample size..

N/n= No. of unit in population

No. of unit in sample
 Cluster Sampling
It is related with geographical boundaries. Suppose if we are collecting data in different areas
ao the target population is known as cluster. With cluster sampling, the researcher divides the
population into separate groups, called clusters. Then, a simple random sample of clusters is selected
from the population.

Multistage Sampling
Multistage sampling can be a complex form of cluster sampling because it is a type of sampling which
involves dividing the population into groups (or clusters). Then, one or more clusters are chosen at
random and everyone within the chosen cluster is sampled.

Non-Probabilistic Sampling
Non probabilistic sampling is a method of sampling wherein, it is not known that which
individual from the population will be selected as a sample. There are four types of non
probabilistic sampling.

I. Convenience Sampling
II. Quota Sampling
III. Judgment or Purposive Sampling
IV. Snowball Sampling
 Convenience Sampling
A convenience sample is one of the main types of non-probability sampling methods. A convenience
sample is made up of people who are easy to reach.

Quota Sampling
A sampling method of gathering representative data from a group. As opposed to random sampling,
quota sampling requires that representative individuals are chosen out of a specific subgroup. For
example, a researcher might ask for a sample of 100 females, or 100 individuals between the ages of 20-
30.
 Judgment or Purposive Sampling
Purposive sampling. Purposive sampling (also known as judgment, selective or subjective sampling) is a
sampling technique in which researcher relies on his or her own judgment when choosing members of
population to participate in the study.

Snowball Sampling
In sociology and statistics research, snowball sampling (or chain sampling, chain-referral sampling,
referral sampling) is a nonprobability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future
subjects from among their acquaintances.