sample survey

Question 1

sample survey

definition

Answer 1

systematic collection of info to comapre behaviour

Question 2

sample survey features

Answer 2

• generalisbale
• cross-sectional (historical data)
• post-test (restrosepctive)
• not directcly observing (internet, postbox)

Question 3

stages in sample survey research

Answer 3

analytical or descriptive->
sampling ->
data collection ->
data entry ->
inital data analysis ->
statistical tests of hypothesis ->
presentation of results

Question 4

how to sample

Answer 4

define target group ->
idenitfy sampling frame ->
select sample procedure ->
determin sample size ->
collect data from sampling units

Question 5

probability sampling

Answer 5

everyone equal chance of being selected

Question 6

probability

simple random sample

Answer 6

• random number generator, hat etc
• may not be repersentitive

Question 7

probability

stratified sample

Answer 7

• divide into sub strata and random sample from each
• can sample non-proportionalty if wanted
• most repersentitive

Question 8

non-probability sampling

Answer 8

• easy
• common

Question 9

types of non-probability sampling

Answer 9

• convenience (first people you find)
• quota (subgroups. seleted by researcher)
• self-selection
• snowball
• purposive (went to people on purpose)

Question 10

probability vs non-probability sampling

Answer 10

probability- statistical tests, science, minimised sampling error
non- researcher finding specific people, qualitative and flexible