Sampling Theory, Introduction, and Reasons to Sample (2015)

Introduction to Sampling Theory Often we are interested in drawing some valid conclusions (inferences) about a large group of individuals or objects (called population in statistics). Instead of examining (studying) the entire group (population, which may be difficult or even impossible to examine), we may examine (study) only a small …

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Sampling Frame and Sampling Unit

The post is about the concept of Sampling Frame and Sampling Unit. Sampling Unit The population divided into a finite number of distinct and identifiable units is called sampling units. OR The individuals whose characteristics are to be measured in the analysis are called elementary or sampling units. OR Before …

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