SOC 331 Week 4 Assignment

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Week 4 Sampling Assignment

Understanding what sampling is and how to properly select a sample for your proposed research study is the backbone of understanding research methods. Researchers use a sample of the population on which to conduct their research and then are able to make valid generalizations about the entire population. By being able to explain why and how they chose their samples, researchers can justifiably state how the results of their research can be applied to the larger population.

Defining a sample is not quite as easy as it may appear. Researchers have to determine how to prepare a sample, which includes defining the sample component and the population, evaluating the generalizeablity of the sample, and assessing the diversity of the sample. Next, they have to determine what sampling methods to use and decide between probability samples and non-probability samples.  

Understanding the concept of sampling is one of the most important aspects of mastering research methods. It is one of the MOST important chapters in this book and this course. No doubt, you will come across the concept of sampling again and again throughout your academic career and your life.

This Assignment:

For this assignment, you will be given 7 short-answer questions. For short answer questions, write the answers in one or more well-organized, short paragraphs. Write as though you were writing a paper in APA style, and include citations, a reference page, and a cover page. There is no rubric for this assignment.

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