RESEARCH METHODS - 1.11 Sampling of Participants Flashcards

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Define Population

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A group that shares one or more characteristics from where the sample is drwn

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Define Sample

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A group of individuals selected to represent the population of the study

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Define Sampling Technique

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the type of method used to collect the population for the study

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What are the 3 types of Sampling Techniques?

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  1. Opportunity Sampling
  2. Volunteer (self-selection) Sampling
  3. Random Sampling
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Define Opportunity Sampling

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Participants are chosen as they are at the place and at the right time of the research that is taking place

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Define Volunteer (Self-selection) Sampling

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Participant are invited to take part in the study through adverts / emails

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Define Random Sampling

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Participants are chosen by being given a number and a fixed amount of them are chosen in an unbiased manner

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