http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
practical guidelines for making sampling choices
xxiii, 291 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Designed for the nontechnical researcher or generalist, this text provides the reader with a good understanding of sampling principles. The author gives a detailed, nontechnical description and guidelines with limited presentation of formulas to help reach basic research decisions, such as when to choose a sample vs. census and nonprobability vs. probability sampling as well as how to select sample size and sample type. Intended for the social and behavioral sciences, Sampling Essentials is appropriate for undergraduate students, graduate students and research practitioners.
Preface -- List of tables, figures, and research notes -- Chapter 1. Preparing to make sampling choices -- Chapter 2. Choosing between taking a census and sampling -- Chapter 3. Choosing between nonprobability sampling and probability sampling -- Chapter 4. Choosing the type of nonprobability sampling -- Chapter 5. Choosing the type of probability sampling -- Chapter 6. Sampling based on the nature of the sampling unit and mixed-methods sample designs -- Chapter 7. Choosing the size of the sample -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.