This document discusses different types of sampling and sampling distributions. It defines sampling as selecting a portion of a population to study. The sample is a subset of the population that represents it. There are two main types of sampling: random sampling and non-random sampling. Random sampling gives all population members an equal chance of being selected and includes simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Non-random sampling does not give all members an equal chance and includes convenience sampling and judgment sampling. The document provides examples and descriptions of each sampling technique.