Sample A set of elements taken from a larger population according to certain rules.

Purposive sample
Nonrandom sampling that involves selecting a convenience sample from a population with a specific set of characteristics for your research study.
Probability proportional
Techniqueto used
size (PPS)
when selecting clusters of different sizes
Sampling Process of drawing a sample from a populatio
Parameter A number calculated with complete population data and quantifies a characteristic of the population
Sampling with replacement
Each member of the population selected for the sample is returned to the population before the next member is selected
Quota sampling Involves the researcher determining the appropriate sample sizes for the groups identified as important, and then taking convenience samples from those groups.
Negative-case sampling
Selects cases that disconfirm the researchers expectations and generalizations
Convenience The researcher ask the research participants to identify other potential research participants.
Cluster samplingRequires largest sample size
10 years Period where Census Bureau yake a complete population count
Equal probabilityWhen
selection
each method
member of a population has an equally likely chance of being selected
Structured interview
Type of intervirw in which questions are already prepared.