Sampling in Social Gerontology: A Method of Locating Specialized Populations.

Lee, Gary R.; Finney, John M.

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ERIC Number: EJ167405

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Publication Date: 1977

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Sampling in Social Gerontology: A Method of Locating Specialized Populations

Lee, Gary R.; Finney, John M.

Journal of Gerontology, 32, 6, 689-693, Nov 77

This paper describes a two-stage sampling design for obtaining probability samples of the elderly and other specialized populations. Results indicate elderly individuals will respond, use of the design does not appear to increase sample bias, and the method is extremely inexpensive. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Gerontology, Older Adults, Population Distribution, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Research Projects, Sampling

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