Sampling Flashcards
1
Q
Random
A
Every item in the population has an equal chance of being selected
2
Q
Systematic
A
Choosing every ‘n’th item after a random start
3
Q
Stratified
A
Dividing population into groups and choosing a sample from each.
Age groups or gender
4
Q
Census
A
Collects data about every item in the population
5
Q
Sampling
A
Collects data from a small group of people to estimate information regarding the whole population (street questionnaires)
6
Q
Quota (non random)
A
Restricting the sample to age groups or gender
7
Q
Quasi random
A
A type of sampling that can be used when a sampling frame cannot be established
