Lindsay, V. (2025). Sample size. National University. This source will help you to learn the background and reasoning of selecting a sample size based on the alpha, beta, and effect size.
Faulkner, S. S. & Faulkner, C. A. (2019). Research nethods for social workers : A practice-based approach: (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=1854272&site=ehost-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv Read Chapter 7 to see different sampling methods and which are less likely to offer an adequate representation of the population.
Fritsch, E. J., Trulson, C. R., & Blackburn, A. G. (2022). Applied Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology. University of North Texas Libraries. https://dx.doi.org/10.12794/sps.ot-cjresearchmethods Read Chapter 3. This source will provide more information on methods of sampling in case there is a need for more sources for referencing or understanding.
