Sampling Flashcards
1
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What is sampling?
A
A smaller part of the whole research population that the socialist selects for study.
2
Q
What is random sampling?
A
Where every member of the sampling frame has an equal chance of being selected, e.g. hat draw.
3
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What is quasi-random sampling?
A
Selecting people in a sequence, e.g. selection every 10th person in the list.
4
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What is stratified sampling?
A
When the population is broken down by different demographics and is created in the same proportions. e.g. if 20% of the population are under 16, 20% of the sample have to be under 16.
5
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What is quota sampling?
A
Using a stratified sample then getting a quota to fill the spaces in the sample.
