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On Legal Research 05 - Sampling Methods

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                                                Sampling is the process of selecting a subset of a population to study the characteristics of the whole population. In the context of legal research, sampling can be used to study a variety of topics, such as the prevalence of crime, the effectiveness of different sentencing policies, or the attitudes of the public towards the law etc. The sampling method is a technique used to select a subset of individuals or units from a larger population to conduct statistical analysis. It is an essential aspect of research design affecting the validity and reliability of the results. Which type of sampling method to use entirely depends on the research goals and constraints. If the goal is to produce generalizable results, then probability sampling is the best choice. If the goal is to produce results quickly and cheaply, then non-...

On Legal Research 03 - HYPOTHESIS AND VARIABLE

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                                                                                              [Image Source: Wikimedia Commons] HYPOTHESIS : A hypothesis is like a smart guess in legal research. It's a statement that tries to explain something or predict what might happen. Notably, it's not a fact or a rule – it's more like a guess we can check by doing tests. Hypotheses help us know what to look for in our research. They also help us figure out if our research results are important by comparing them to what we thought might happen. A legal research hypothesis (LRH)...