Using the scenario and two variables your learning team developed for the Week 2 Business Research Project Part 1 assignment, create a paper of no more than 700 words in which the goal is to submit a random sampling plan in such detail that another researcher could replicate the method.
Discuss the following:
(a) Population (or sample)
(b) The target population from which you will take a sample and brief reasoning why selected
(c) Sampling element which may be conducted through any of the following:
Data mining
Survey (If a survey is chosen, create a 5-10 question document), or
Observation
(d) The sample size
(e) Method of random sampling which may include:
Simple
Stratified
Systematic, or
Cluster
Calculate the sample size using a 95% confidence level with a 5% margin of error. The formula is found in your assigned readings. Place the calculation in the Appendix.
Discuss how validity (and reliability) will be achieved.
Explain how human subjects will be protected (if applicable).