When considering different sampling methods cluster sampling includes the steps list the members of the population use simple random sampling to select a starting point in the population let k number of individuals in the population number of individuals needed in the sample choose every kth individual in the list starting with the one that was randomly selected divide the population into groups use simple random sampling to identify a proportionate number of individuals form each group O Identify individuals of the poulation that are easily accessible obtain data from these individuals use simple random sampling to select a set of groups every individual in the chosen groups is included in the sample