Application: Sampling ComponentsIn previous
weeks of the course, you explored the importance of conceptualizing and
defining variables. Those tasks set the guidelines for research and have
many important consequences for the results. In sampling methods
research as well, guidelines must be set. Researchers must conceptualize
and define important components of probability sampling. For
this Application Assignment, you define and explain the role of all of
those terms within the context of probability sampling. You also explain
potential advantages of probability sampling over nonprobability
sampling.The assignment (2–3 pages):Explain
the definition and role of each of the following components of
probability sampling: element, population, study population, random
selection, sampling unit, statistic, and parameter.Finally, explain advantages of probability sampling over nonprobability sampling.Support
your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources
used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all
resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.