RESEARCH METHODS - 1.11 Sampling of Participants Flashcards
Define Population
A group that shares one or more characteristics from where the sample is drwn
Define Sample
A group of individuals selected to represent the population of the study
Define Sampling Technique
the type of method used to collect the population for the study
What are the 3 types of Sampling Techniques?
- Opportunity Sampling
- Volunteer (self-selection) Sampling
- Random Sampling
Define Opportunity Sampling
Participants are chosen as they are at the place and at the right time of the research that is taking place
Define Volunteer (Self-selection) Sampling
Participant are invited to take part in the study through adverts / emails
Define Random Sampling
Participants are chosen by being given a number and a fixed amount of them are chosen in an unbiased manner