Probability Sampling Template 1
Design statement: We selected [n] units using [probability method] from [frame], with selection probability [rule].
4 Probability Sampling Templates
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How to personalize a template
A strong probability-sampling plan defines the frame, randomization procedure, selection probabilities, strata or clusters when used, and any weighting needed to recover population estimates.
- 1Choose the template closest to your actual purpose.
- 2Replace every bracketed field with specific information.
- 3Delete any sentence that does not belong in your situation.
- 4Read the result aloud for unnatural transitions or repeated phrasing.
- 5Verify names, dates, links, facts, and promises before sending or publishing.
Probability Sampling Template 2
Stratified plan: Divide the frame by [stratum], choose [allocation rule], then sample randomly within each stratum.
Probability Sampling Template 3
Weighting note: Analysis weight = [inverse selection probability] × [nonresponse adjustment if used].
Probability Sampling Template 4
Reproducibility note: Selection used [software/procedure] with seed [seed] on [date/versioned frame].