Systematic

Sampling
Bendaña, Mark D.
What is systematic sampling?
Systematic sampling is a statistical method that
researchers use to zero down on the desired population
they want to research. Researchers calculate the sampling
interval by dividing the entire population size by the
desired sample size. Systematic sampling is an extended
implementation of probability sampling in which each
member of the group is selected at regular periods to
form a sample.
Systematic sampling definition
Systematic sampling is defined as a
probability sampling method where the
researcher chooses elements from a target
population by selecting a random starting
point and selects sample members after a
fixed ‘sampling interval.’
 For example, in school, while selecting the
captain of a sports team, most of our coaches
asked us to call out numbers such as 1-5 (1-n)
and the students with a random number
decided by the coach. For instance, three would
be called out to be the captains of different
teams. It is a non-stressful selection process for
both the coach and the players. There’s an
equal opportunity for every member of a
population to be selected using this sampling
technique.
What are the steps to form a sample using the
systematic sampling technique?

Step one: Develop a defined structural audience to

start working on the sampling aspect.
Step two: As a researcher, figure out the ideal size
of the sample, i.e., how many people from the
entire population to choose to be a part of the
sample.
Step three: Once you decide the sample size,
assign a number to every member of the sample.
Step four: Define the interval of this sample. This
will be the standard distance between the elements.

Step five: Select the members who fit the criteria

which in this case will be 1 in 10 individuals.

Step six: Randomly choose the starting member (r)

of the sample and add the interval to the random
number to keep adding members in the sample. r,
r+i, r+2i, etc. will be the elements of the sample.
What are the types of systematic
sampling?

Systematic random sampling

Linear systematic sampling
Circular systematic sampling
 Systematic Random
Sampling
Systematic random sampling is a method to select samples at a
particular preset interval. As a researcher, select a random starting
point between 1 and the sampling interval. Below are the example
steps to set up a systematic random sample:
• First, calculate and fix the sampling interval. (The number of
elements in the population divided by the number of elements
needed for the sample.)
• Choose a random starting point between 1 and the sampling
interval.
• Lastly, repeat the sampling interval to choose subsequent
elements.
Linear Systematic
Sampling
Linear systematic sampling is a systematic
sampling method where samples aren’t repeated at
the end and ‘n’ units are selected to be a part of a
sample having ‘N’ population units. Rather than
selecting these ‘n’ units of a sample randomly, a
researcher can apply a skip logic to select these. It
follows a linear path and then stops at the end of a
particular population.
This sampling or skip interval (k) = N (total
population units)/n (sample size)
Circular Systematic
Sampling

In circular systematic sampling, a sample

starts again from the same point once again
after ending; thus, the name. For example, if
N = 7 and n = 2, k=3.5. There are two
probable ways to form sample:
• If we consider k=3, the samples will be – ad, be, ca,
db and ec.
• If we consider k=4, the samples will be – ae, ba, cb,
dc and ed.
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