Stichprofframe
Stichprofframe is a term used in survey methodology and statistics to describe the structured list or set of units from which a sample is drawn. It is also commonly referred to as the sample frame, a concept that defines the actual target population in a measurable and accessible form. The frame provides the foundation for many types of probability and non‑probability sampling designs.
The purpose of a Stichprofframe is to ensure that every element of the intended population has a
Typical sources of a Stichprofframe include telephone directories, voter registration lists, business registries, administrative dossiers, or
Key properties of an effective Stichprofframe are completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Inadequate frames can produce biased