UofT-DSI | Sampling- Assignment 2

[brianna-lowe]

UofT-DSI | Sampling- Assignment 2

What changes are you trying to make? (e.g., adding or removing code, refactoring existing code, adding reports)

I completed Assignment 2 by designing a survey for the selected scenario and evaluating the Canadian General Social Survey (GSS) methodology. This included defining the survey purpose, target population, and sampling strategy, creating survey questions, and summarizing key features of the GSS data.

What did you learn from the changes you have made?

I learned how survey design choices (such as using a census approach versus a probability sample) should align with the research goal. I also gained a better understanding of how large national surveys like the GSS handle sampling, weighting, nonresponse, and sources of error.

Was there another approach you were thinking about making? If so, what approach(es) were you thinking of?

I considered using a random sample instead of a census approach for Part A, but decided a census was more appropriate given the manageable population size and the goal of understanding turnover across all entry- and lower-level employees.

Were there any challenges? If so, what issue(s) did you face? How did you overcome it?

One challenge was clearly distinguishing between concepts such as target population, sampling frame, and sampling strategy. I addressed this by reviewing course materials and restructuring my responses to make each concept more explicit.

How were these changes tested?

The changes were reviewed by checking that all required components were addressed and that the terminology and structure aligned with course concepts and the assignment rubric.

A reference to a related issue in your repository (if applicable)

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Checklist

• [YES ] I can confirm that my changes are working as intended :)

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