Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Sampling Methods

As we begin to construct our poll designs, my class discussed sampling methods that should and shouldn't be used. For instance, convenient sampling is not scientific and results are likely to be skewed. As I am contemplating on which method I will use in my poll design I wanted to provide a link for readers that shows an example of how to get the results poll designers are looking for. The clip shows how to get a "balanced" sample using questions that will lead to the ultimate question in which the poll is looking to report on:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yhN1IDLQjo

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