How Does Diversity Within the Population Affect the Sampling Technique

question 7

Essay

How does diversity within the population affect the sampling technique chosen in social research? Does this differ for probability and non-probability sampling? Explain at least three specific techniques that can be used to address high levels of diversity within a population.

---

Definitions:

Cash Outflow

The movement of money out of a business or financial account, typically as payment for expenses, assets, or liabilities.

Fixed Cost

A business expense that does not vary with the level of goods or services produced over the short term.

Interest Rate

The rate, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, that a borrower must pay to a lender to use their assets.

Disbursement Float

The time lag between when a check is issued by a payer and when the funds are deducted from the payer's bank account.