sampling

Frankfort-Nachmias and Nachmias (2008) go into fine detail on simple random sampling, and how to assist with studies that have difficulty with being able to ascertain exact numbers within a population.

Inappropriate Sampling Strategies

Accidental Sampling

Cluster sampling is

Probability sampling is

Systematic sampling is

Stratified Sampling

Minimax Sampling

Quota Sampling

Best Sampling Strategy

G*Power Analysis & Sample Size

References

Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Frankfort-Nachmias, C., & Nachmias, D. (2008). Research methods in the social sciences (7th ed.). New York: Worth.

Roanoke Rescue Mission Ministries (2012). Statistics. Retrieved from http://rescuemission.net/statistics/

Trochim, W.K. (2006). Statistical power. Retrieved om February 2, 2017 from http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/power.php

United States Census Bureau (2012). Roanoke City Quick Facts. Retrieved February 3, 2017 from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51770.html