California State University Sampling Method and Data Collection Discussion

Lab Web Exercise: Check out some of the datasets collected by the Bureau of Justice Statistics at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ (Links to an external site.) Select a dataset and describe the sampling procedures used to collect data. What type of sample is it? Probability sample? Non-probability sample? What type of random sample? How representative is the sample? Is the sample generalizable? Explain the type sample with examples.

Lab Work: Propose a sampling design that would be appropriate for your research proposal. Define the population, identify the sampling frame(s), and specify the elements and any other units of analysis (e.g., individual, group, institutional) at different stages. Indicate the exact procedure (step by step) for selecting individuals to be included in the sample. What specific type of sample is most appropriate for your research topic? Is your sample a probability random sample or non-probability sample?

Lab Assignment Due: All web exercises/lab work and please answer the following questions:

Explain your sampling design approach in detail for your research proposal. Specifically, what type of sample do you plan to utilize in your research proposal? Specifically, explain the exact sample type (e.g., simple random sampling, Systematic random sampling, Stratified random sampling, proportionate stratified sampling, cluster sampling). If choosing non-probability sampling (e.g., Availability/Convenience sample, Quota sampling, Purposive/judgement sampling, snowball sample) Explain the exact procedures that would make it random or not? What is your sample size? Explain your rationale clearly. How representative and generalizable is your sample or not?

MY RESEARCH PAPER IS ON” CHILD TRAFFICKING IN CALIFORNIA”

ALSO THE ONLY WORK THAT SHOULD BE DONE IS THE “LAB ASSIGNMENT DUE” THE OTHER TWO ARE PRACTICES. ALL QUSTIONS IN THAT SECTION MUST BE ANSWERED