Sampling Methods Flashcards

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Representative Sample

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Reflects the characteristics of the population.

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Random Sampling

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Ensures every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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Convenience Sampling

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Using a representative sample that one has ease of access to.

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Stratified Sampling

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Dividing the population into characteristic groups then selecting a desperate sample from each group on the same proportion as they occur in the population

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Systematic Sampling

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Every x-th person used.

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Variables

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Any condition that may affect the experiment’s outcome.

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