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Sampling methods Flashcards

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Target population

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Selection of participants chosen

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Sample

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Group we select to test from target population

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Participant

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Indidviduals in sample

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Random sample

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Everyone in the sample has the same chance of being selected

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Opportunity sample

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Participants chosen based on their ease of availability/ proximity to researchers

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Quota sample

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A sample of individuals representing population based on specific traits/qualities

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