Sampling methods Flashcards
1
Q
what are sampling methods?
A
the ways in which you select participants to take part in your study
2
Q
what is a sampling frame?
A
list of potential participants
3
Q
what is snowball sampling
A
Start with a small group of participants and ask them for further contacts. This process can be repeated
4
Q
what is random sampling?
A
Everyone in your sample frame has an equal chance of being picked
5
Q
what is systematic sampling?
A
Regular pattern for example, every fourth person in the sampling frame
6
Q
what is stratifies/quota sampling
A
Involves putting the population into categories then choosing a sample that matches these categories in the population
7
Q
what are the different sampling methods?
A
1) snowball sampling
2) random sampling
3) systematic sampling
4) stratified/quota sampling
