SAMPLING RECIPES
A useful list.
A deliberate method.
Copy a starting list into the sampler, then replace it with your own non-sensitive entries.
01 / Reading-list order
Design essay History chapter Science feature Short story Poetry selection Biography excerpt
Choose “Deduplicate exact labels,” then Shuffle entire list. Use the order as a starting plan, not a commitment to read everything.
02 / Inventory spot-check
Shelf A1 Shelf A2 Shelf B1 Shelf B2 Shelf C1 Shelf C2 Shelf D1 Shelf D2
Set sample size to 3, without replacement. This selects three distinct shelf labels. For any consequential inspection program, use its approved sampling design rather than assuming this toy list provides adequate coverage.
03 / Replacement experiment
Blue Blue Blue Gold
Keep each line as a separate entry. Draw 20 with replacement. Blue has three of the four chances per draw. Then deduplicate and draw again: blue now has one of two chances. The difference comes from the population definition, not the sample-size setting.