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    Research Methods - STA630 Fall 2006 Assignment 06 Solution

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    This document provides definitions and explanations of different sampling methods: [1] Probability sampling methods assign a known probability of selection to every element in the population, while non-probability sampling does not. Snowball sampling identifies cases through referral networks. [2] Cluster sampling addresses problems of lacking a sampling frame for dispersed populations and high costs of reaching elements. It samples clusters first, then elements within clusters, creating a manageable sampling frame. [3] Cluster sampling also reduces costs by physically grouping elements closer together within each cluster.

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    This document provides definitions and explanations of different sampling methods: [1] Probability sampling methods assign a known probability of selection to every element in the population, while non-probability sampling does not. Snowball sampling identifies cases through referral networks. [2] Cluster sampling addresses problems of lacking a sampling frame for dispersed populations and high costs of reaching elements. It samples clusters first, then elements within clusters, creating a manageable sampling frame. [3] Cluster sampling also reduces costs by physically grouping elements closer together within each cluster.

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    Solution: Assignment # 04

    Research Methods (STA630)


    Fall Semester 2006
    Marks 10

    Question # 01

    (a) Define the Probability & non-Probability sampling.


    (Marks 02)
    Solution (a):

    Probability Sampling:
    In probability sampling, every element in the population has a known nonzero
    probability of selection. The simple random is the best known probability sample,
    in which each member of the population has an equal probability of being
    selected.

    Non-Probability Sampling:
    In non-probability sampling the probability of any particular element of the
    population being chosen is unknown. The selection of units in non-probability
    sampling is quite arbitrary, as researchers rely heavily on personal judgment.

    (b) Snowball sampling is also known as network, chain referral or


    reputational sampling. Comment on this statement.
    (Marks 04)
    Solution (b):

    Snowball sampling:
    Snowball sampling is also called network, chain referral, or reputational
    sampling. It is a method for identifying and sampling cases in the network. It is
    based on an analogy to a snowball, which begins small but becomes larger as it
    is rolled on wet snow and picks up additional snow. It begins with one or a few
    people or cases and spreads out on the basis of links to the initial cases.
    This design has been found quite useful where respondents are difficult to
    identify and are best located through referral networks. In the initial stage of
    snowball sampling, individuals are discovered and may or may not be selected
    through probability methods. This group is then used to locate others who
    possess similar characteristics and who, in turn, identify others. The snowball
    gather subjects as it rolls along.

    Example:
    For example, a researcher examines friendship networks among teenagers in a
    community. He or she begins with three teenagers who do not know each other.
    Each teen names four close friends. The researcher then goes to the four
    friends and asks each to name four close friends, then goes to those four and
    does the same thing again, and so forth. Before long, a large number of people
    are involved. Each person in the sample is directly or indirectly tied to the original
    teenagers, and several people may have named the same person. The
    researcher eventually stops, either because no new names are given, indicating
    a closed network, or because the network is so large that it is at thee limit of what
    he or she can study.

    (c)The purpose of cluster sampling is to sample economically while


    retaining the characteristics of a probability sample. At the same time,
    cluster sampling addresses two major problems. Discuss those problems.
    (Mark 2+2)

    Solution (c):

    The purpose of cluster sampling is to sample economically while retaining the


    characteristics of a probability sample. At the same time, Cluster sampling
    addresses following two problems:

    1. Researchers lack a good sampling frame for a dispersed population and


    the cost to reach a sampled element is very high. A cluster is unit that
    contains final sampling elements but can be treated temporarily as a
    sampling element itself. A researcher first samples cluster, each of which
    contains elements, then draws a second sample from within the clusters
    selected in the first stage of sampling. In other words, the researcher
    randomly samples clusters, and then randomly samples elements from
    within the selected clusters. He or she can create a good sampling frame
    of clusters, even if it is impossible to create one for sampling elements.
    Once the researcher gets a sample of clusters, creating a sampling frame
    for elements within each cluster becomes more manageable.

    2. A second advantage for geographically dispersed populations is that


    elements within each cluster are physically closer to each other. This may
    produce a savings in locating or reaching each element.

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