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Chapter 2

Sources of data

Outcome

By the end of this session you should be able to:

 describe sources of information from within and outside the organisation
(including government statistics, financial press, professional or trade
associations, quotations and price list)

 explain the uses and limitations of published information/data (including
information from the internet)

 describe the impact of general economic environment on costs/revenue

 explain sampling techniques (random, systematic, stratified, multistage, cluster
and quota)

 choose an appropriate sampling method in a specific situation.

and answer questions relating to these areas.

The underpinning detail for this Chapter in your Notes can be found in
Chapter 2 of your Study Text

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