Sampling and Data Collection Plan

Part 1: Sampling Design Write a 500 word paper using the scenario and two variables your learning team developed for the Week 2 Business Research Project Part 1 assignment, in which the goal is to submit a random sampling plan in such detail that another researcher could replicate the method. Discuss the following: Population and size The target population and brief reasoning 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 The sample size Method of random sampling which may include: Simple Stratified Systematic Cluster Calculate the sample size for the mean or sample or sample size for the proportion, using a 95% confidence level, estimated population standard deviation or estimate of the true population proportion, and a 5% margin of error. Place the calculation in the Appendix. Discuss how validity and reliability will be achieved.Part 2: Data Collection Explain how the data will be physically collected. Explain where data will be stored and how it will be protected.