Question

1. Why should we sample? Why is random sampling particularly useful? (pp. 67-70)
2. What are some of the limits to random sampling? (pp. 70-71)
3. When conducting research, why does Becker say it is impossible to include the whole or complete description of a phenomenon? (pp. 71-76)
4. Why are detailed description useful? What’s wrong with always using standard categories when conducting research? (83-85)
5. What is the hierarchy or credibility? What are some ways to get around it (pp. 90-92)?
6. Why should we study “bastard institutions?” (pp. 103-108)

Answer 1

• ANSWER-Researchers do sampling for their study because it is not possible to study the entire population,which is why a smaller data is gathered from the larger population which is representative of it.Sampling helps to reduce the population to a manageable number and also helps to reduce cost,since a smaller sample is easier to collect.Also every study has time limitations,so selecting a sample helps to reduce time and complete the research.
• Simple random sampling is the most widely used method by the researchers to extract sample from a larger population.This method is easy and also provides accurate representation of the population.
• Researchers select the large population they wish to study,and then at random,a certain number of individuals from the population are selected to be a part of the sample.This method works bests since each and every member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.
• It could be done through lottery method if the population is small. Each member of the larger population group is assigned a number. Next, numbers are drawn at random to comprise the sample group. So,if a simple random sample were to be taken of 100 people within a population of 1,000, then every person should have a one in 10 chance of being selected.
• Limitations of random sampling:-
• This method requires a lot of time and effort,especially when the population is large.
• The selection of sample becomes impossible if the units or items are widely dispersed.
• Also this method cannot be used with populations wherein the units of population are heterogeneous in nature.
• Due to time limit,remaining questions can be asked as another question,they will be answered,thankyou for your cooperation