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Explain and comment upon this statement by providing a discussion of commonly used sampling techniques.
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"Selecting a sample from a population in such a manner that valid statistical conclusions can be drawn about the population is a complicated task. Few managers need to be experts on sampling techniques, but all managers who rely on sample information should be aware of what is generally required for a sample to yield statistically sound results." Explain and comment upon this statement by providing a discussion of commonly used sampling techniques. Many social scientists and policy makers make use of some form of scientific sampling. Methods for sampling are well established in statistical and probability theories. Accurate results of a required statistic can be made by surveying a carefully constructed sample of a population, as opposed to the entire population, depending on a large number of the sample members to give the required information. The type of sample very much depends on the objectives and extent of the...
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