Name-Based Cluster Sampling

Douglas A. Ferguson
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Douglas A. Ferguson: College of Charleston, South Carolina, FergusonD@cofc.edu

Sociological Methods & Research, 2009, vol. 37, issue 4, 590-598

Abstract: An innovative method is proposed for generating valid national samples of online e-mail addresses that are proportionate to the population. Although multistage cluster sampling is not new, this particular application using first names and/or surnames has not been previously published or presented. This article outlines the method in detail and presents a number of advantages over other forms of samples. Limitations are also discussed.

Keywords: name-based cluster sampling; social networks; Facebook (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1177/0049124109335791

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