How to sample in surveys

Author(s)

• Fink, Arlene

Bibliographic Information

How to sample in surveys

Arlene Fink

（The survey kit, 7）

Sage, c2003

2nd ed

Note

Suggested readings: p. 65-67

Description and Table of Contents

Description

"Good coverage of target populations and samples, and statistics of sampling. Logical progression through the material with good use of examples." --Carol J. Lancaster, Medical University of South Carolina How much is enough in your sample? What is the difference between a research question and a survey question? By exploring the answers to these questions, this book shows readers how to specify inclusion and exclusion criteria in a sample, select the appropriate probability and non-probability sampling methods, understand the sources of error in sampling, and calculate the response rate. New to this edition is coverage of sample size and power so that the reader can better understand the logic in determining the sample size to detect a difference if one exists. Filled with checklists and guidelines, this book will enable readers to select and use the most appropriate sampling methods for their survey. "Fink provides detailed descriptions of inclusion/exclusion criteria, the logic in estimating standard errors and sample size determination, and the sources of sampling errors." --Gerald Albaum, book review in Journal of Marketing Research

Table of Contents

How to Sample in Surveys: Learning Objectives Ch 1. Target Populations and Samples Checklist for Obtaining a Sample That Represents the Target Probability Sampling Simple Random Sampling Stratified Random Sampling Systematic Sampling Cluster Sampling Nonprobability Sampling Convenience Sampling Snowball Sampling Quota Sampling Focus Groups Commonly Used Probability and Nonprobability Sampling Methods Ch 2. Statistics and Samples Sampling Error Estimating the Standard Error for Simple Random Samples Sample Size: How Much Is Enough? Checklist of Factors to Consider When Calculating Sample Size Calculating Sample Size Checklist of Questions to Ask When Determining Sample Size Help With Sample Size and Power Sampling Units and the Unit of Analysis Acceptable Response Rate Guidelines for Promoting Responses and Minimizing Response Bias Calculating the Response Rate Exercises Answers Suggested Readings Glossary About the Author

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA63076962
• ISBN:
  • 0761925775
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 75 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social surveys
  • LCSH : Health surveys
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA63076317