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1. Can you identify and explain the sampling design that could be used in evaluating how the Veterans Health Admin curtail delays in Vets receiving medical appointments and how the design addresses issues of validity and reliability.
2. Can you identify and explain what type of sampling design could be used and in your opinion what should the anticipated size of the sample should be
3. Finally, can you Identify and explain the information/data needed for this evaluation? Explain how, specifically, this information could be collected (e.g., in your opinion what secondary sources would you use and/or what data collection instrument would you use to collect the information).

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Based on the proposed study, sample design options and size information are given.

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1. Can you identify and explain the sampling design that could be used in evaluating how the Veterans Health Admin curtail delays in Vets receiving medical appointments and how the design addresses issues of validity and reliability.

There are several choices both under probability and non-probability. For Non-probability, one might consider quota sampling. This allows the researcher to select based on pre-identified characteristics. These characteristics should exist in the population, so identifying the characteristics and their variables is important.
Under probability sampling, stratified would be an option. Simple random or cluster random would work, but sometimes does not focus on the targets the researcher is trying to reach. Stratified samples divide the entire target population into strata (sub groups) then perform random ...

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