Sampling Simulation



Learning Objectives
  1. Distinguish between simple random sampling and stratified sampling.
  2. Describe how often random and stratified sampling give exactlythe same result.

Instructions
This demonstration illustrates the difference between simple random sampling and stratified sampling. The population consists of 100 animals: 60 lions, 30 turtles, and 10 rabbits. The default is for random sampling. If you push the "sample 10 animals" button, 10 animals will be sampled and the number of lions, rabbits, and turtles will be tabulated and shown. The animals sampled are shown in blue. If you push the button again, another sample will be drawn and the new tally will be shown to the right of the first tally.

To start over, click the "reset" button.

If you choose "stratified sampling" then the composition of the sample will match that of the population.

Illustrated Instructions



The opening screen of the sampling simulation displays all 100 animals in the population. You can select between a random sample and a stratified sample directly below the population and then generate a sample of ten animals.simulation
Below is an example of a random sample. Notice that animals selected are highlighted in the population and the total number of animals selected from each category is listed at the bottom of the simulation.
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