Research Sample/ Respondents

Question 1

These are the persons whom responses about the research problem will be drawn.

Answer 1

Respondents or Participants

Question 2

What sample size formula is used to compute for the sample size?

Answer 2

Slovin’s Formula

Question 3

This is defined as measuring a small portion of the population.

Answer 3

Sampling

Question 4

The small portion or element who are selected to participate or to be the subject of the study is known as the _____

Answer 4

Sample

Question 5

Two general types of sampling

Answer 5

Probability and Non-probability Sampling

Question 6

The sample is a proportion of the population, and such sample is selected from the population by means of some systematic way in which every element of the population has a chance of being included in the sample.

Answer 6

Probability Sampling

Question 7

This sampling is used usually for quantitative studies.

Answer 7

Probability Sampling

Question 8

The sample is not a proportion of the population and there is no system in selecting the sample. The selection depends upon the situation.

Answer 8

Non-probability sampling

Question 9

This sampling is used usually for qualitative studies.

Answer 9

Non-probability sampling

Question 10

What are the 3 types of Probability Sampling

Answer 10

1. Simple Random Sampling
2. Systematic Sampling
3. Stratified Random Sampling

Question 11

This type of sampling is one which everyone in the population has an equal chance of being selected to be included in the sample. This is called the lottery or raffle type of sampling.

Answer 11

Simple Random Sampling

Question 12

This is a technique in sampling in which every nth name in a list may be selected to be included in a sample. This is used when respondents are arrayed or arranged in systematic or logical manner like alphabetical order, or residential arrays.

Answer 12

Systematic Sampling

Question 13

It is selecting sample from the different strata of the population used in the study.

Answer 13

Stratified Random Sampling

Question 14

What are the 5 types of non-probability sampling

Answer 14

1. Purposive Sampling
2. Accidental Sampling
3. Quota Sampling
4. Convenience Sampling
5. Snowball Sampling

Question 15

It is done by setting a set of criteria or characteristics of the participants based on the real purpose of the study. It depends on researchers’ judgment to select participants with diverse characteristics.

Answer 15

Purposive Sampling

Question 16

There is no system of selection but only those whom the researcher meet by chance are included in the sample.

Answer 16

Accidental Sampling

Question 17

In this sampling specified numbers of persons of certain types are included like 10 teachers, 5 doctors, 3 lawyers etc.

Answer 17

Quota Sampling

Question 18

It is selecting sample in a most convenient and fastest way to immediately get reactions.

Answer 18

Convenience Sampling