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Research Method Booklets: Sampling Flashcards

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What is random sampling?

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A

Where everyone in the entire target population has an equal chance of being selected

Advantage
-straight forward way of getting the precise people

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What is volunteer sampling?

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People put themselves forward to a study. Usually from a advert (in a appropriate place)

Weakness
Who comes forward might not be representative of everyone

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What is opportunity sampling?

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People that are available at the time

Weakness
The participants might lack population validity

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