METHODS OF RESEARCH
PRACTICAL RESEARCH
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Question
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The first step in selecting a sample should be to:
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define the population
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decide how to stratify the population
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compile a list of the population
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determine how to randomize
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first step in selecting a sample is to define the population to which one wishes to generalize the results of a study. Unfortunately, one may not be able to collect data from his or her TARGET POPULATION. In this case, an ACCESSIBLE POPULATION is used.
Detailed explanation-2: -If you need a sample size n from a population of size x, you should select every x/nth individual for the sample. For example, if you wanted a sample size of 100 from a population of 1000, select every 1000/100 = 10th member of the sampling frame.
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