Lesson Topic:

Sampling
Objectives:
  1. Identify and describe four random sampling techniques.
  2. Select a random sample using a table of random numbers.
  3. Identify three variables that can be stratified.
  4. Select stratified samples, cluster samples, and systematic samples.
  5. Identify and describe three nonrandom sampling techniques.
  6. Identify and briefly describe two major sources of sample bias.
  7. Describe quantitative and qualitative sampling strategies.

 

Activities:

  1. Read Chapter 5 - Selecting a Sample
  2. Respond to the Blackboard Discussion Post and one other classmate's post for the chapter reading before Monday at Noon.
  3. Review this website for some great visual representations on the Types of Sampling Techniques.
  4. Review these two examples of Sampling Bias.
  5. Download the Class 4 - In Class Activity Sheet.