Stratified Sampling, Cluster Sampling, Random Sampling, and Systematic Sampling

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Review the terms Stratified Sampling, Cluster Sampling, Random Sampling, and Systematic Sampling from “The Visual Learner: Statistics,” located in the Topic 2 Resources.

For this question you are divided into groups based on your last name. Identify your given sampling method using the first letter of your last name.

  • A-F – Stratified Sampling
  • G-L – Cluster Sampling
  • M-R – Random Sampling
  • S-Z – Systematic Sampling

Use the assigned sampling method to answer the following question:

Imagine that you are conducting a patient satisfaction survey at your health care facility. How would the assigned sampling method be applied in this case? What are the strengths and weakness of the assigned sampling method in this scenario?

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “HLT-362V Discussion Question Rubric” and “HLT-362V Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.