Research Methods: KT 174

Question 1

Population

Answer 1

A group of people who are the focus of the researchers interest, a smaller sample of that is drawn.

Question 2

Sample

Answer 2

A group of people who take part in a research investigation. The sample is drawn from a population, it is presumed to be representative

Question 3

Sampling techniques

Answer 3

Method used to select people from the population

Question 4

Bias

Answer 4

Context of sampling, when certain groups are over or under represented within the sample selected.

Question 5

Generalisation

Answer 5

The extent to which finds are conclusions from a particular investigation can be broadly applied to the population. Representative sample