Chapter 8 Vocab

the population/group from which a researcher tries to draw conclusions.

• Parameter of interest

• Population Interest

• Sample

• Sample Frame

A part of the population that

we actually examine in

order to gather information

• Sampling Frame

• Sampling Design

• Sample

• Bias

A part of the population that

we actually examine in

order to gather information

• Sample

• Bias

• Sampling Design

• Sample Frame

a list of every

individual in the

population

• Sampling Desgin

• Sampling Frame

• Sample

• Bias

Types of Sample design

• Simple Random Sample (SRS)

• Stratified Random Sample

• Systematic

• Cluster

Types of Bias

• Voluntary Response

• Convenience

• Under coverage

• Non-response

• Response Bias

each individual gets an equal chance of getting picked

• Systematic

• Stratified Random Sample

• Cluster

• Simple Random Sample (SRS)

population divided into homogenous groups called strata

• Simple Random Sample (SRS)

• Systematic

• Stratified Random Sample

• Cluster

select sample by following a systematic approach

• Systematic

• Cluster

• Stratified Random Sample

• Simple Random Sample (SRS)

randomly pick a location & sample all there

• Cluster

• Systematic

• Simple Random Sample (SRS)

• Stratified Random Sample