Representative Sampling Methods: Simple Random Sampling Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chance of all participants being picked for simple random sampling?
A
All participants have an equal chance to be selected
2
Q
What is needed to get participants for the study?
A
A sampling frame
3
Q
What is a sampling frame?
A
A list of all people living in the target population
4
Q
Why is representativeness a strength for simple random sampling? Is it P, E or T?
A
It makes data easier to generalise. Theoretical strength
5
Q
Why is no researcher bias a strength for simple random sampling? Is it P, E or T?
A
Specific participants will not be picked out of bias. Theoretical strength
6
Q
What is required in order to do simple random sampling for the target population? Is it P, E or T?
A
A sampling frame is needed. Practical weakness
