research methods: sampling techniques Flashcards

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population?

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group of people that researcher is interested in

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sample?

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smaller group selected from target population

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opportunity sample?

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researcher selects anyone willing to take part

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random sample?

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everyone has equal chance of getting selected

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stratified sample?

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sub groups identified and pts selected from each- must be proportional

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systematic?

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selecting every nth person

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volunteer?

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relies solely on people volunteering to take part

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