Reflect on your proposed research question or problem of interest.
My research
Decreased spread of C. diff infection in my facility.
ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS AND LABEL EACH QUESTION IN PARAGRAPH
What would you want them to know about this topic?
What would you expect them to already know?
Describe the sampling technique(s) you will use in your research and explain how your choice of sampling technique(s) will help you to create a meaningful study cohort.
Compare and contrast the following sampling techniques:
Simple Random Sample
Stratified Random Sample
Cluster Random Sample
Systematic Random Sample
Consider which of these sampling techniques you might employ for your research study.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Also Address the following questions:
Who/what will your proposed sample consist of?
How will subjects be recruited?
Are there any special considerations about your population of interest that might pose barriers to obtaining a sample?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the sampling method(s) you plan to use?
What potentials for error and bias related to sampling exist?
