QuestionArrange in order the steps required to obtain a systematic random sample.
(i) Instructions
Divide the population size by the sample size and round down, calling the result .
Select every th population unit thereafter.
Randomly select one of the first population units as the starting point.
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. The population size and sample size are known.
2. The goal is to obtain a systematic random sample from the population.
STEP 2
1. Calculate the interval size .
2. Randomly select a starting point.
3. Select every -th unit from the starting point.
STEP 3
Calculate the interval size by dividing the population size by the sample size and rounding down.
STEP 4
Randomly select one of the first population units as the starting point.
STEP 5
Select every -th population unit thereafter to form the sample.
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