Sampaling Flashcards
What is sampling
Involves the gathering of data fro a sample of respondents p, the results should be representative if the whole population
What are the benefits of sampling
1) useful research insights
2) reduces risk and cost of the product
3) quick
What are the cons of sampling
1) unrepresentative of the whole population
2) risk of bias
3) less useful in dynamic markets
What is random sampling
Where each individual is chosen entirely by chance and has equal chance of being selected
What is quota sampling
Population is first segmented into subgroups before a judgement is made on selecting respondents
What is stratified sampling
Population is set into subgroups before respondents are randomly chosen within the subgroup