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Sampling

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Sampling 

Population Size = N  

Sampling With Replacement 

Sampling Without Replacement 

Random Sample (Unofficial Definition) 

Random Sample Examples 

Idea of Random Sampling 

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Finite vs. Infinite Population 

For practical applications, 

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In a finite population, the distinction between sampling with replacement and w/o replacement is important In an infinite population, the distinction is not important. Each outcome is considered independent of previous outcomes 

Author: Herb McGrath 

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