Sampling Designs & Techniques
Thoroughly study chapter 10 of your text; carefully Read and respond to each of the research scenarios below: Decide which type of sampling you might employ to conduct the study (Random sampling, Systematic sampling, Stratified Random sampling, Cluster or Area sampling, Convenience sampling, Quota sampling, Dimensional sampling, Purposive sampling, Snowball sampling, Mixed sampling); explain your answers in 2 short paragraphs; Be sure to write in complete sentences; proofread your work and look for spelling and grammar errors (particularly noun and verb agreement, proper use of tense, and a clear subject for the sentence).
- *Scenario 1.You want to choose a sample of all of the mayors in the United States, to conduct a survey about health care reform legislation.
**Scenario 2. You want to choose a sample of nurses to survey regarding the use of new IV equipment. In your experience as a long-time researcher, nurses who work the overnight shift are best for this type of survey because they use the equipment more often.