The first step of sampling is to define the population. The ...

[bobthebuilder]

The first step of sampling is to define the population. The second step is to
 a. physically select the sample
  b. mock up likely and extreme data values
  c. decide on a sample size
  d. identify the sampling frame

Question 2

Discuss the two basic rules for code construction.

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

D
After the population is defined, the next step is to identify the sampling frame.

Answer to Question 2

First, coding categories should be exhaustive, meaning that a coding category should exist for all possible responses. If there is a large number of possibilities, an other category is used to ensure that the categories are all-inclusive. Second, the coding categories should be mutually exclusive (independent), which means that there should be no overlap among the categories to ensure that a subject or response can be placed in only one category.