The sampling frame is arguably the most critical element of a study’s sampling plan.
The sampling frame is arguably the most critical element of a study’s sampling plan. Why is this so?
How might a poorly specified sampling frame forestall the research process?
Are studies that employ convenience sampling invalid? Please explain.
Of the sampling methods presented in this module, which optimize external validity? If this term is unfamiliar, revisit the Module 2 home page. Please explain.
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Background
SAMPLING
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Holman, A. (2014) Statistics Lesson 1 – Types of Data. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxLUdXsvbMY
Murphy, M. P., Staffileno, B. A., & Foreman, M. D. (2018). Research for Advanced Practice Nurses. Part II. Building Blocks for Evidence. Chapter 10: Sampling Methods. Third Edition. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Available via EBSCOHOST
Statistics Learning Center (2012, March 13). Sampling: Simple Random, Convenience, systematic, cluster, stratified – Statistics Help. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/be9e-Q-jC-0
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Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2018). Reference list: Basic rules. Retrieved from https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.htm
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