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Complex Probability Sampling

Complex Probability Sampling is some probability sampling designs, which offer an alternative to the cumbersome, simple random sampling design. 

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May/09
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Cluster Sampling

Cluster Sampling is a probability sampling design in which the sample compromises groups or chunks of elements with intra-group heterogeneity and inter-group homogeneity.

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Apr/09
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Sampling

Sampling is the process of selecting items from the population so that the sample characteristics can be generalized to the population. This process involves design choice and sample size decisions.

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Apr/09
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Rating Scales

In organizational research, the following rating scales are often used:

 

  1. Dichotomous Scale
  2. Category Scale
  3. Likert Scale
  4. Numerical Scale
  5. Semantic Differential Scale
  6. Itemized Rating Scale
  7. Fixed or Constant Sum Rating Scale
  8. Stapel Scale
  9. Graphic Rating Scale
  10. Consensus Scale
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Apr/09
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Descriptive Study

A descriptive study is undertaken in order to ascertain and be able to describe the characteristics of the variables of interest in a situation.

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Exploratory Study

An exploratory study is undertaken when not much is known about the situation at hand, or no information is available on how similar problems or research issues have been solved in the past.

 

The study is conducted to better comprehend the nature of the problem because very few studies might have been conducted in that area.