Research Proposal Compile the revised mini projects assignments from Unit I, Unit II, Unit IV, Unit V, Unit VI, and Unit VII to formulate a complete 8-10 page research proposal. Please include the appropriate headings for each section of the proposal to

Sampling Design for the Research Proposal

TAVA HARDEMAN

Stratified Random Sampling

In this proposal, we will use the stratified random sampling procedure to identify the appropriate sample for data collection purpose. The stratified random sampling involves the dividing up of population into sub populations and we expect the measurement of variables to vary among the different sub populations. The different variables and characteristics will be accounted for in the overall selection of the different samples from the population to obtain the sample, which forms a representative of the entire population. The research proposal understands that the stratified random sampling is obtained by taking samples from each of the subgroup of a population.

When we obtain the sample of the entire population using different strategy, we indicates that the proportion of each stratum within the sample should be the same as the in the entire population. The stratified sampling technique is appropriate when the population is heterogeneous, as it assists in the isolation of subpopulations. Some of the reasons of using stratified sampling includes that the cost per observation is reduced, it provides the estimates of the population parameters, and increased accuracy at a certain cost (Battaglia, 2014). This sampling procedure will provide quality results as it encloses different data and information. Therefore, the stratified random sampling helps in obtain different characteristics within the entire population.

Research Objective

The research objective is to obtain adequate data and information on the important of management in the success of the business world.

Population

The researcher will focus on manufacturing firms with no more than 30 employees. This makes it easy to obtain adequate data on the research problem. The process of identifying the target population involves conducting media research on the influential manufacturing firms across the United States. The selecting the sample frame will involve the selection of the sample procedure including the stratified random sampling, which guides in the selection of the sample size and frame.

Different Types of Biases

In this research, there is a highly likelihood of the different types of biases occurring, they includes selection bias, interviewer bias and chronology bias. The selection bias will occur during the identification of the study population. The study population would be well defined, accessible, reliable and at high risk to establish the research outcome. When a study population is identified, selection bias occurs when the model used to recruit stratum and participants is inherently different. This problem mainly occurs in cohort studies. The selection bias could be minimized by developing constant criteria of selecting the samples.

On the other hand, the interviewer bias occurs when there is a systematic difference between how information is recorded and interpreted. During the collection and identification of data from the different stratum, the interviewer will have conflicts in the outcome of interest. Some of the steps, which could reduce the interviewer bias by developing appropriate controls and measures to compare and interpret the data appropriately. Finally, chronology bias occurs when past controls are used to compare the current results (Stoeppler, 2012) The researchers might rely on past data and studies to compare the current sample data and results. In order to reduce the chronology bias, the research should conduct current surveys and rely on current data for comparison purposes. This minimizes the high likelihood of chronology bias.

Conclusion

In summary, the stratified random sampling is appropriate in obtaining the data and information on the research problem of accounting. The research will seek to identify the main issues affecting the performance of management accounting the current business world. The stratified sampling procedure will provide quality results as it encloses different data and information. The research is relevant in promoting the significance of accounting in the society.

References

Battaglia, M. P. (2014). Sampling for community health surveys. Health Survey Methods, 19-35.

Stoeppler, M. (Ed.). (2012). Sampling and sample preparation: practical guide for analytical chemists. London, UK: Springer Science & Business Media.