Dear Colleague:
When we are conducting visitor survey with questionnaires, it has been said
that
the laws of probability explain why a small sample can represent a large
group.
1. But what exactly are these laws? (academically or practically)
2. How does these laws relate to the representation ?
3. What should we need to avoid in order not to violate these laws ? in
other words,
During the survey, how might these laws may be violated?
Any opinions ? Hopefully it will stir up a discussion.
Best Regards,
Homer
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Homer C. Wu
Stephen F. Austin State University
College of Forestry, P.O. Box 6109
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962-6109
U. S. A.
Office: (409) 468-1347 FAX: (409) 468-2489
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