Probability Sampling in Research
Probability Sampling in Research
Probability Sampling in Research
in Research
by keshav kumar
Simple Random Sampling
Step 1 1
Clearly define the target population.
2 Step 2
Assign a unique identifier to each member
of the population.
Step 3 3
Use a random number generator to select
the sample.
Systematic Sampling
How it Works Advantages Limitations
Start with a random first Easy to implement and can be Potential bias if the population
selection, then choose every Kth more representative than simple list has an underlying pattern.
element from the population list. random sampling.
Stratified Sampling
Stage 2
Randomly select smaller secondary sampling units (e.g., neighborhoods) within the
primary units.
Stage 3
Randomly select individual elements (e.g., households) within the secondary units.
Advantages of Probability Sampling