When discussing sampling, the word “element” baffles me. Consider the scenario where I survey Hong Kong’s household income. Should I use the household or the individual as the unit?

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aaronparker

2 May 2024

When discussing sampling, the word “element” baffles me. Consider the scenario where I survey Hong Kong’s household income. Should I use the household or the individual as the unit?

When discussing sampling, the word "element" baffles me. Consider the scenario where I survey Hong Kong's household income. Should I use the household or the individual as the unit?

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sophiephillips

2 May 2024

Great!

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aaronparker

2 May 2024

Your gracious explanation is very helpful.

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sophiephillips

2 May 2024

If the home is the unit for the data you intend to gather, then the household is the study element.

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