How to select a random sample from a population?

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Given a population for variable, say, X of 25384. How do I randomly select a sample of 380? I've had no success with the SAMP Function of p68 (Version 10)

asked Aug 29 '11

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http://econometrics.com/

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This example shows how

samp 1 25384
genr x=time(0)
samp 1 380
genr y=samp(x)
print y
stop
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posted Aug 29 '11

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updated Aug 29 '11

SHAZAMHelp gravatar image SHAZAMHelp 332 ● 1 ● 5 ● 16
http://econometrics.com/

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