For processes that involve analyzing a high amount of data, sampling is a critical process. However, for it to be effective, the user must select the sample properly. Nonetheless, it might not be possible to do so because some bias may exist when users choose a sample from a given …

The selection of an appropriate sample size is often a debatable topic. When selecting samples, it is crucial to choose correctly, so that the results obtained are not biased. However, many issues can result in a biased selection of samples and, therefore, result in a lower quality of parameter estimates. …