Simple Random Sampling

Each individual is chosen random and

entirely by chance, such that each
individual has the same probability of
being chosen at any stage during the
sampling process without any rule
Simplest, fastest, cheapest

Systematic sampling
Have to choose a person with certain
criteria.
If we have 10 person of population and
we want to choose 3 then we list all 10
person and choose every 3rd from 10
Simple Random Sample vs Systematic Random Sample

Data is one of the most important things in statistics. Due to practical

difficulties it will not be possible to make use of data from a whole
population when a hypothesis is tested. Therefore, data values from
samples are taken to make inferences about a population. Since, not
all data are used; there is an uncertainty (which is called the sampling
error) in the inferences made. In order to minimize such uncertainties,
it is important that unbiased samples be chosen.

When individuals are chosen for a sample in such a way that each
individual in the population has an equal probability of getting
selected, then such a sample is called a random sample. For example,
consider the case where 10 houses out of 100 houses in a
neighborhood are to be chosen as a sample. The number of each house
is written in pieces of paper, and all the 100 pieces are in a basket.
One randomly chooses 10 different pieces of paper with replacement
from the basket. Then the chosen 10 numbers will be a random
sample.

Simple random sampling and systematic random sampling are both

sampling techniques, which result in random samples with a few
different qualities.

What is a Simple Random Sample?

A simple random sample is a random sample chosen in such a way

that each of the samples of that sample-size (that can be chosen from
the population) has an equal probability of being selected as the
sample. This sampling technique requires the reach throughout the
total scope of the population. In other words, the population should be
sufficiently small, temporally and spatially, to do simple random
sampling efficiently. Looking back at the example, in the second
paragraph, it can be seen that what is done there is simple random
sampling and the sample of 10 houses drawn in that way is a simple
random sample.

For example, consider the case of testing light bulbs produced by a

company, for lifetime. The population under consideration is all the
light bulbs produced by the company. But in this case, some bulbs are
yet to be produced and some bulbs are already sold. So the sampling
is temporally limited to the bulbs currently in stocks. In this case,
simple random sampling cannot be done, since it is impossible to
make sure that, for each k, each sample of size k has equal probability
of being selected as a sample to be investigated.

What is a Systematic Random Sample?

Random samples chosen with systematic pattern are called systematic

random samples. There are several steps in choosing a sample using
this method.

Index the population (numbers should be assigned

randomly)
Calculate the max-value of the sampling interval (the
number of individuals in the population divided by the
number of individuals to be chosen for the sample.)
Select a random number between 1 and the max-value.
Repeatedly add the max value to select the rest of the
individuals.
Choose the sample by selecting the individuals
corresponding to the number sequence obtained.

For example, consider selection of 10 houses out of 100 houses. Then,

houses are numbered from 1 to 100, to find a systematic random
sample. Then, max-value is 100/10 = 10. Now, choose a number
randomly in the range 1-10. It can be done by drawing lots. Say, 7 is
the number obtained as a result. The random sample is the houses
numbered 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, and 97.
What is the difference between Simple Random Sample and Systematic
Random Sample?

Simple random sample requires that each individual is separately selected

but systematic random sample does not.

In simple random sampling, for each k, each sample of size k has equal
probability of being selected as a sample but it is not so in systematic random
sampling.

Explain the difference between a simple random sample

and a systematic sample.

Explain the difference between a simple random sample and

a systematic sample. (Select all that apply.)
-In a simple random sample, every sample of size n has an
equal chance of being included.
-In a systematic sample, every sample of size n has an equal
chance of being included.
-In a simple random sample, the clusters to be included are
selected at random and then all members of each selected
cluster are included.
-In a systematic sample, the only samples possible are those
including every kth item from the random starting position.
-In a simple random sample, the only samples possible are
those including every kth item from the random starting
position.
-In a systematic sample, the clusters to be included are
selected at random and then all members of each selected
cluster are included.
-In a systematic sample, random samples from each strata are
included.
-In a simple random sample, random samples from each
strata are included.