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Assignment:
Rubin, A. & Babbie, E. (2017). Research Methods for Social Work (9th ed). Chapter 15: Sampling
1) Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling.
2) Discuss the logic of probability sampling.
3) Give descriptions of the basic types of probability sampling - simple random, systematic, stratified, and cluster.
4) List the advantages and disadvantages of the basic types of probability sampling.
5) Describe the meaning of sampling error.
6) Explain how samples are used to describe population.
7) Explain why some randomly selected samples can be biased in light of sampling frame issue and nonresponse.
8) List the advantages and disadvantages of alternative forms of nonprobability sampling.
9) Provide a thoughtful comment on at least two of your colleagues' posts.
*Make sure to appropriately reference your text or powerpoint slides when defining terms.