Sampling Discussion

Sampling Discussion
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Discussion Topic

Consider yourselves as potential subjects for a nurse researcher who asks: Is there a difference in the role of social support between female and male college students?

Where do you place yourselves with the terms in Figure 11-1 (sample or population)?
How can the researcher best ensure “representativeness”?
To what target populations might the researcher want to generalize?
What are some possible inclusion criteria & exclusion criteria for this study?
How can the researcher reduce sampling error and sampling bias?

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