Sampling

Question 1

Accessible vs Target Populations

Answer 1

Accessible: The portion of the target population that the researcher can access.

Target: The group of people that the researcher wants to study.

Question 2

Probabilistic Sampling Techniques

Answer 2

Simple Random, Stratified, and Cluster Sampling

Question 3

Simple Random Sampling

Answer 3

When the researcher randomly selects a subset of participants from a population.

Each participant has an equal chance of being selected.

Question 4

Stratified Sampling

Answer 4

Involves the division of a population into smaller subgroups.

Question 5

Cluster Sampling

Answer 5

When a researcher divides a population into clusters and then randomly selects among these clusters to form a sample.

Question 6

Non-Probabilistic Sampling

Answer 6

Purposive, Snowball, and Quota Sampling

Question 7

Purposive Sampling

Answer 7

Researcher seeks out elements that meet specific criteria.

Question 8

Snowball Sampling

Answer 8

Researcher relies on participant referrals to recruit new participants.

Question 9

Quota Sampling

Answer 9

Researcher selects cases from within several different sub-groups.