University of Bristol

Sampling variation and sampling distributions

Describe the abstract idea of a sampling distribution and how it reflects the sample to sample variability of a sample statistic or point estimate. Identify the ...
Investopedia

Attribute Sampling in Auditing: Methods, Benefits, and Applications

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
Investopedia

Systematic Sampling: What Is It, and How Is It Used in Research?

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
The Washington Post

Straight talk about polling: Probability sampling can be helpful but it’s no magic bullet

Mark Blumenthal and Natalie Jackson of Huffpost Pollster write: If you read polls in the news, you’re probably familiar with the term “margin of error.” What ...