Question

Read and respond to each of the research scenarios below: Decide which type of sampling  you might employ to conduct the study (Random sampling, Systematic sampling, Stratified Random sampling, Cluster or Area sampling, Convenience sampling, Quota sampling, Dimensional sampling, Purposive sampling, Snowball sampling, Mixed sampling); explain your answers in 2 short paragraphs; Be sure to write in complete sentences; proofread your work and look for spelling and grammar errors (particularly noun and verb agreement, proper use of tense, and a clear subject for the sentence).

*Scenario 1.You want to choose a sample of all of the mayors in the United States, to conduct a survey about health care reform legislation.

**Scenario 2. You want to choose a sample of nurses to survey regarding the use of new IV equipment. In your experience as a long-time researcher, nurses who work the overnight shift are best for this type of survey because they use the equipment more often.

Answer 1

Scenario 1:Assumption : All people in United States are considerd as the population

In this scenario, all Mayors in the United States are selected. Mayors are representatives from different regions of the country and is considered as sample. Mayors are elected representatives from sub population. In this circumstance, it is recomended to use Stratified Random Sampling.

(Stratified Random Sampling - It is a method of sampling from a population which can be partitioned into subpopulations)

Scenario 2: In this scenario, the sample of nurses with specified characteristics (nurses who works overnignt shift) are being selected. In this circumstance, it is recomended to use Purposive Random Sampling.

(Purposive Random Sampling is a non probability sample that is selected based on characteristics of a population and the objective of the study)