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1. Type of universe; finite or infinite
2. Sampling unit; geographic: state, district or village, construction unit: house, flat. Social unit: family, club, school or individual.
3. Source list: sampling frame- contains all the names of all items of a universe. The list should be comprehensive, correct, reliable and appropriate.
4. The size of the sample. Should be efficient, representative, reliable and flexible.
5. Parameters of interest
6. Budgetary constraint
7. Sampling procedure.
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