L-- Sampling

Question 1

Purposive sampling:

Answer 1

Purposive sampling:
main characteristics of the participants are defined in advance (find a sample that has a shared characteristic)
- Theoretical sampling:
(form of purposive sampling )add new participants when data saturation is reached.

Question 2

Quota sampling:

Answer 2

Quota sampling:

• Driven by theory and research question
• the characteristics and number of participants are decided prior to the start of the research.

Question 3

Snowball sampling:

Answer 3

Snowball sampling:
a small number of participants are invited and asked to invite other people who also are of interest for the purposes of the research

Question 4

Convenience sampling

Answer 4

Convenience sampling:

just use the sample that is easily accessible (time efficient and cost efficient, superficial)

Question 5

Voluntary/ Self-selected sampling:

Answer 5

Voluntary/ Self-selected sampling: Voluntary samples are usually recruited through advertising which will identify the required trait. Participants are motivated volunteer often through monetary or credit point.