INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Putting Sociology to Work

SAMPLING

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Random Sampling -

Name 3 types of random sampling in which you could engage today? 

    (1) Go to Sam's or CostCo and sample food.

   (2) Buy a lottery ticket at Quik Trip.

   (3) Buy a song on the ITunes app.

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