| Arbitrary re-sampling methods | Advantage(s) | Disadvantage(s) | |
| 1st |
| Simple approach. | Excessive sample sizes for larger populations. |
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| 3rd |
| Widely accepted approach. | The number of samples may be too small when the population is small And excessive sample sizes for larger populations. |
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| 6th |
| Heterogeneous population likely to be discovered before analysis is completed. | Excessive sample sizes for larger populations. |