Sampling

4. well-defined set with specific properties
5. definition of characteristics that include or exclude elements from a study
6. sampling method where a number of elements are chosen from subgroups in the same proportions as they exist in the population
11. type of sampling that uses random selection
12. complex sampling method involving multiple stages to determine samples
13. sampling method that uses the most readily available elements
14. type of sampling where each element does not have an equal chance at being selected for the study
15. set of elements that make up the population

1. single unit about which information is collected
2. key characteristics closely match those of the population
3. point at which no new data is collected
7. network sampling
8. sampling method where researcher defines a set and selects a subset
9. sampling method that is complete when target sample size is reached
10. common sampling method which uses elements who are typical of the population
16. small sample study done before a larger study