Chapter Nine Copyright © 2006 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Sampling: Theory, Designs and Issues in Marketing Research

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Sampling: Theory, Designs and Issues in Marketing Research

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1. Discuss the concept of sampling and list reasons for sampling.

2. Identify and explain the different roles that sampling plays in the overall information research process.

3. Demonstrate the basic terminology used in sampling decisions.

4. Understand the concept of error in the context of sampling.

Learning Objectives

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5. Discuss and calculate sampling distributions, standard errors, and confidence intervals and how they are used in assessing the accuracy of a sample.

6. Discuss the factors that must be considered when determined sample size.

7. Discuss the methods of calculating appropriate sample sizes.

Learning Objectives

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• Sampling• Selection of a small number of elements from a

larger defined target group—information gathered will allow judgments to be made about the larger group

– Census• Includes data about every member of the

defined target population

– Sampling• Used when it is impossible to conduct a

census of the population

Value of Sampling in Information Research

Discuss the concept of sampling and list reasons for sampling

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• Role of Sampling– Identifying, developing, and

understanding new marketing constructs that need to be investigated

– Plays an indirect role in the design of the questionnaire

– Enables the researchers to make decisions using limited information


Identify and explain the different roles that sampling plays in the overall

information research process

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• Concept of Sampling

– Making the right decision in the selection of items (i.e., people, products or services)

– Feeling confident that data from the sample can be transformed into accurate information about the target population



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• Basic Sampling Terminology– Population

• Defined target population

– Element – Must be unique– Must be countable– Target population– Identify correctly

– Sampling Units– Sampling Frames

Overview: The Basics of Sampling Theory


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• Main Factors Underlying Sampling Theory

– Sampling Discussions– Logic Behind this Perspective– Important Assumption

• Probability distribution• Sampling distribution



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Exhibit 9.2Discuss the concept of sampling

and list reasons for sampling

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• Central Limit Theorem– for almost all target populations the

sampling distribution of the sample mean or the percentage value derived from a simple random sample will be approximately normally distributed, provided that the sample size is sufficiently large ( i.e., when n is ≥ 30)




• With an understanding the basics of the central limit theorem, the researcher can:

– Draw representative samples from any target population

– Obtain sample statistics from a random sample that serve as accurate estimate of the target population’s parameters

– Draw one random sample instead of many, reducing the costs of data collection

– Test more accurately the reliability and validity of constructs and scale measurements

– Statistically analyze data and transform them into meaningful into meaningful information about the target population.




• Types of Errors• Classified as being either sampling

or non-sampling– Random sampling errors

– Sampling Error• Any type of bias that is attributable to

mistakes in either drawing a sample or determining sample size– Central Limit Theorem—sampling error can be

reduced by increasing the size of the sample


Understand the concept of error in the context of sampling





• Nonsampling Error– A bias that occurs in a research study

regardless of whether a sample or census is used• Population frame error• Measurement error• Response error• Errors in gathering and recording data


Understand the concept of error in the context of sampling


• Statistical Precision– Critical Level of Error– General Precision– Precise Precision

• Estimated standard Error– Measure of the sampling error and an

indication of how far the sample result lies from the actual target population


Discuss and calculate sampling distributions, standard errors, and

confidence intervals


Estimating Standard Error-General Precision

/S x s n [( )( )]p qSp

n

• Standard error of the sample mean=Estimated standard deviation of the sample mean divided by the square root of the Sample size

• Standard error of the sample percentage value = square root of [(the % of the sample possessing the characteristic times the % of the sample NOT possessing the characteristic) divided by the Sample size]


Estimating Standard Error-General Precision

/S x s n [( )( )]p qSp

n

• A) Calculate the Standard error for the sample mean if 900 people were interviewed with a estimated sample deviation of 12.5

• The sample mean was 36 • B) Calculate the Standard error of sample percentage if 65% of the sample of 489

people have VCR’s q=(100-p)• The sample proportion was • A) = +- .406 • B) = +- 2.16%• We can then use estimated standard error to construct a confidence interval


• Confidence Interval – Statistical range of values within which the true

value of the defined target population parameter is expected to be

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Confidence Intervals

range from almost zero to almost 100 percent, but the most commonly used confidence levels are the 90, 95, and 99 percent levels

Confidence Interval


Confidence Interval for population mean and proportions

( )( , )x B CLCI x S Z

( )( , )p B CLCI p p S Z

• Critical Z Value for 90% is 1.65, 95% is 1.96, 99% is 2.58• Calculate the Confidence interval for the population mean if the sample

mean is 25 and the Standard error of the sample mean is 2 with a 90% confidence level

• Answer = 25 +- 3.3 • Calculate the Confidence interval for a population proportion if the sample

proportion is 75% and the Estimated standard error of the sample proportion is 5% with a confidence level of 95%

• 75% +- 9.8%


• Determining Sample Size– 3 Factors in Determining Sample Sizes

• Variability of the population characteristic under investigation

• Standard deviation

• Level of confidence desired in the estimate

• Degree of precision desired in estimating the population characteristic

Probability Sampling and Sample Sizes

u por


• When estimating a population meann = (Z2

B,CL)(σ2/e2)

• When estimates of a population proportion are of concern

n = (Z2B,CL)([P x Q]/e2)

Estimate the sample size having a 95% confidence level, a estimate population standard deviation of 5 and a 3% tolerance level of error


Discuss the methods of calculating appropriate sample size


• There is a direct relationship between the desired CL (90% 95%, 99%) and the require sample size– CL are directly associated with corresponding

critical z-values– The higher the level of confidence required the

larger the sample size• Acceptable tolerance level of error—amount of

precision desired (2%, 5%, or 10%)




• Sample Size– Not a product of the population size, it is

not a direct factor in determining sample size

• Finite Correction Factor

• Should be used if the sample size is greater than 5% of the population _FCF = √N-n/N-1




1. Determine if the sample size is more than 5% of the population by taking the calculated sample size and dividing it by the known defined target population size

2. If it is, then calculate the appropriate finite correction factor and multiply the originally calculated sample size by it to adjust the required sample size

3. If the target population size is ≤500 should consider doing a census




• Sample Size– Researchers can estimate the number of sampling

units that must be surveyed• Not all initial responses are usable

– Inactive mailing addresses

– Telephone number no longer in service

– Incomplete responses

– Factors to consider in drawing a sample• Reachable rate RR• Who is qualified to be included in the survey Overall

Incidence Rate OIR• Expected completion rate ECR

Sample Sizes Versus Usable Observations for

Data Analysis



Calculating the Number of Contacts

• Calculate the number of contacts you require if need a sample 1500 students but only 90% answer the phone and you have determine that 20% of students are taking marketing and do not qualify. Finally you estimate that only 90% will answer all the questions in the survey.

• Number of Contacts is 2315

( ) * ( ) * ( )

nNumber of Contacts

RR OIR ECR


• Value of Sampling in Marketing Research

• Overview: The Basics of Sampling Theory

• Probability Sampling and Sample Sizes

• Nonprobability Sampling and Sample Size

• Sample Sizes versus Usable Observations

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