The experience of sampling on the example of the research of institutional and socio-cultural processes in the region

The article analyzes the sample method in sociological research. The author reveals the main points and factors of sampling: the volume of the sample, the type of sample, the method of selection of observation units. An example of creating a sample for sociological research of institutional and socio-cultural processes of the Republic of Khakassia is given. The author demonstrates an attempt to maintain a balance between fairly stringent requirements for sampling and the capabilities of researchers.