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ACCA《F4公司法与商法》精选讲义第一章
ACCA《F4公司法与商法》精选讲义第一章(2)
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Session 2 Sources of data?
Main contents:
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1. Types of data
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2. Secondary data
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3. Sampling methods
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2.1 Types of data
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Data can be classified as follows:
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（a）Primary and secondary data
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Primary data – are data collected especially for a specific purpose.
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Secondary data – are data which have been collected elsewhere, for some
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other purposes, but which can be used or adapted for the
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survey being conducted.
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（b）Discrete and continuous data
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Discrete data – are data which can only be taken on a finite or countable
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number of values within a given range.
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Continuous data – are data which can take on any value.
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（c ）Sample and population data
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Sample data – are data arising as a result of investigating a sample
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Population data – are data arising as a result of investigating the population.
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2.2 Secondary data
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The main sources of secondary data are: governments; banks; newspaper; trade journals; information bureau; consultancies; libraries and information services.
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- It is essential to believe that the secondary data used is accurate and reliable.
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2.3 Sampling methods
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Data are often collected from a sample rather than from a population. If the whole population is examined, the survey is called a census.
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There are two types of sampling methods:
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Probability sampling method – is a sampling method in which there is a known chance of each member of the population appearing in the sample.
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- Random
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- Stratified random
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- Systematic
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- Multistage
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- Cluster
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If random sampling is used, it is necessary to construct a sampling frame.
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A sampling frame should have following characteristics
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- completeness
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- accuracy
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- adequacy
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- up to dateness
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- convenience
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- non-duplication
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Non probability sampling method – is a sampling method in which the chance of each member of the population appearing in the sampl
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