SS3A Computational Research Research Samples Discussion

Part One

Consider sampling in statistics. Why do we take samples? Why do we want representative samples (and what does it mean)?

Part Two

Now, think about what you might work on for the final project (remember, to consult the list of subreddits Download remember, to consult the list of subreddits). Are there limitations to the data source and your sample (based on what you know and have seen so far)? Why? How might you design this differently to get a more representative sample?

Further – in your opinion is there still value to be gained even if a sample is not representative? [This will be discussed more later, but I want you to consider diverse data and what it has to offer us]