sampling

Question 1

what do sampling techniques depend on

Answer 1

aim of the study
available resources
nature of target population

Question 2

types of sampling techniques

Answer 2

random sampling
stratified sampling
convenience sampling
self selected sampling

Question 3

random sampling

Answer 3

every member of the target population has an equal chance of being selected

Question 4

why can random sampling represent the target population most accurately

Answer 4

because it considers all possible characteristics, even the ones you may have never suspected to play a role

Question 5

when is random sampling not feasible?

Answer 5

when the target population is too large
ex: all teenagers in the world

Question 6

stratified sampling

Answer 6

the researcher chooses the characteristics of the target population wished to be studied and then chooses the sample that best reflects these desired characteristics

Question 7

convenience sampling

Answer 7

researcher recruits participants that are easily available

Question 8

self selected sampling

Answer 8

researchers recruit volunteers