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2.1.4 Variety of sampling techniques

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Why is sampling often used instead of a census?

A

Sampling is usually quicker and cheaper.

B

Randomly select clusters, then study all or sampled members within them.

C

For systematic sampling, the approximate interval is k=Nnk=\frac{N}{n}k=nN​, and the starting position is chosen randomly from 1 to kkk.

D

The interval may repeatedly select the same part of a pattern.

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