Population and sampling

Population and sampling

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business Statistics (MGT 202)

Unit 10: Sampling and Estimation

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of population and sampling.
• Select suitable statistical procedures, carry out calculations and interpret business results.

Curriculum Scope

• Meaning of sample and population
• Census versus sampling
• Sampling techniques

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Population and sample

   1. Target population, sampling units and sample.
   2. Census and sample survey comparison.
   3. Time, cost and coverage implications.

2. Sampling techniques

   1. Probability sampling including random, systematic and stratified approaches.
   2. Nonprobability methods and their limitations.
   3. Choose a sampling approach suited to a business investigation.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 14-16.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.