Social Statistics

  1. Sampling Techniques
    1. Probability Sampling
      1. Simple Random Sampling
        1. Definition and Procedures
          1. Random Number Tables
            1. Computer-Generated Random Numbers
              1. Requirements and Assumptions
              2. Systematic Sampling
                1. Sampling Interval
                  1. Starting Point Selection
                    1. Potential Pitfalls
                      1. Periodicity Problems
                      2. Stratified Sampling
                        1. Proportional Stratification
                          1. Disproportional Stratification
                            1. Choosing Stratification Variables
                              1. Advantages of Stratification
                              2. Cluster Sampling
                                1. Single-Stage Cluster Sampling
                                  1. Multistage Cluster Sampling
                                    1. Primary Sampling Units
                                      1. Design Effects
                                      2. Advantages of Probability Sampling
                                        1. Disadvantages of Probability Sampling
                                        2. Non-Probability Sampling
                                          1. Convenience Sampling
                                            1. Procedures and Applications
                                              1. Limitations and Biases
                                              2. Purposive Sampling
                                                1. Expert Sampling
                                                  1. Typical Case Sampling
                                                    1. Extreme Case Sampling
                                                    2. Snowball Sampling
                                                      1. Chain Referral Process
                                                        1. Applications for Hidden Populations
                                                        2. Quota Sampling
                                                          1. Setting Quotas
                                                            1. Comparison with Stratified Sampling
                                                            2. Limitations of Non-Probability Sampling
                                                              1. When to Use Non-Probability Sampling
                                                              2. Sample Size Determination
                                                                1. Factors Affecting Sample Size
                                                                  1. Power Analysis
                                                                    1. Effect Size
                                                                      1. Confidence Level
                                                                        1. Margin of Error
                                                                          1. Population Size Considerations

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                                                                        5. Data Management and Preparation