Strategy and Sample Size for a Quantitative Research Plan Introduction When a researcher is constructing a sampling method, the questions about the population where the sample will come from and the size of the sample to be used come into play for the purpose of seeking statistical validity (Frankfort-Nachmias & Nachmias, 2008). Parahoo (2014) explains that, in order for sampling method or strategy to be considered credible, defining the population to be sampled, type of sampling, sample size,…
sampling types listed below : Simple Sampling: It uses a random selection of sample from the population. For example, if we want to select 20 random employees as the sample from the IT department University XYZ: we should use a random-number generator to generate 20 numbers between 1 and 40 and select 20 staffs who belong to these numbers. Systematic (Interval) Sampling: It uses a systematic approach to select the sample from the population. Systematic sampling is similar with random sampling…
insight on the ways in which sleep quality influences quality of life of undergraduate students at OU. Sample Frame, Population The sampling frame is undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Oklahoma. The list of components, from which the sample is designated, was formed through careful consideration…
used the stratified random sampling method. The teacher sample was made up of 25% of the total number. The student sample was made up of 9% of the target population. The qualitative authors decided to use the criterion sampling strategy. The teachers that were selected had to meet the criterion of using MCDs or taught students that uses MCDs such as, cell phones, smart phones, or tablet computer for teaching or learning. The quantitative sample used stratified sampling which is a good way to…
Exercise 1: Sampling This group of vehicles I chose to sample was selected on September 21st, 2016. The parking lot these cars were chosen is located in Mansfield, Ohio, on Main Street, across from the Carousel, at 4:30pm. Vehicle Type Maker Age Color State Parking Spot # Sedan Honda 4-7 Green Ohio 32 Sedan Hyundai 0-3 Blue Ohio 56 Pick-up Chevy 0-3 Red Ohio 14 Coup Mini-Cooper 4-7 Green Ohio 9 SUV Ford 8+ Brown New York 61 SUV Toyota 0-3 Black Ohio 28 Sedan Dodge 4-7 Red Ohio 41 Sedan Ford…
A convenience sample of 97 young girls ranging from ages 5-8 years old was recruited for this study from 4 private schools in Australia. Individual interviews were conducted taking approximately 12-20 minutes to complete, the participants answered “yes, no, or I don’t…
1. What is the goal of the study? (describe, explain, predict, advise) • The goal of the study was to exam whether children that nap after learning new verbs were able to retain that information. The researcher wanted to know if napping really made a difference in children learning. Sandoval and her colleagues tested 39 children within the age of 3 years old and were divided into two groups, the ones that napped and did not nap. Within these groups the children were randomly assigned whether…
Article Critique In the article, Case management to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease in a county health care system, Ma et al. (2009) acknowledge that given the hundreds of billions spent in addressing the cardiovascular disease (CVD), embracing innovative approaches is necessary to supplement the conventional healthcare models. Besides, they recognize that the CVD, along with its causative factors, affects individuals across different ethnic, social class, and racial groups. However, they…
North Andaman Islands (NAI) are one of the major island groups of Andaman and Nicobar archipelagos (Fig.1), consisting tropical rainforest encompassing varied species richness and diversity coupled with high endemism (Prasad et al..). As per Champion and Seth [year] the predominant forest types of the study area are Andaman Evergreen (EG), Andaman Semi-evergreen (SEG), Andaman Moist deciduous (MD), Littoral and Mangrove forests. Major part of the island is covered with SEG which is scattered at…
key terms and fundamental principles (ii) identification of sampling technique for the sample (iii) the practicality or otherwise of using the sampling strategy for the study. Sample size estimation for any study is imperative, hence the seen to ensure that it is done appropriately (Patten, 2014). Too few participants result in an underpowered sample, while too many participants result in an overpowered sample (Pyrczak, 2010). To achieve a correct…