3.3 Assignment Identifying and Analyzing Sampling Methods Sampling is the process of selecting individual data points or participants from a known population. In accordance with the general linear model of statistics, if a study contains 30 or more samples, it is assumed to be a sufficient reflection of the entire population. The sampling method selected for a particular research study is driven by the type and magnitude of the study. Generally, there are four sampling methods used in social research. These are: Random sampling Stratified sampling Volunteer sampling Opportunity sampling You will find viewing the video Sampling: Simple Random, Convenience, Systematic, Cluster, Stratified – Statistics Help especially helpful before beginning this assignment. https://youtu.be/be9e-Q-jC-0
Instructions In this assignment, you will conduct research in the ECPI Online Library and develop an analysis of that research. Access the ECPI Online Library’s ProQuest database and search for a research journal article (peer-reviewed or scholarly) of your own personal interest under the umbrella of business or management. Note: ProQuest has more research articles on sampling. Possible articles of interest might include: Factors affecting employee retention The use of emotional intelligence in sales The impact of social media on employee behaviors The impact of Lean Six Sigma in operations management efficiency The impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on medical providers The high rate of IT-based project failures After selecting the research study article, prepare a 3-5 page paper, not including the cover and reference page, analyzing the study. Your article should appear in your in-text citations and in the References page. Your paper should include the following: Provide a brief introduction and background. Briefly describe the research question examined in the article. Discuss the data used in the study. Identify if the study was quantitative or qualitative. Identify and describe the data sampling method. Explain why the study’s author used this particular sampling method. Present a brief conclusion on the outcome of the study. https://ecpi.libguides.com/LibraryHome
