Sampling techniques

Question 1

Sample

Answer 1

A group that represents a population

Question 2

Population

Answer 2

A large group of people that you want to study

Question 3

Target population

Answer 3

Who the research is about

Question 4

Representative

Answer 4

Applies to the target population

Question 5

Generalize

Answer 5

Results are representative of the population

Question 6

Random sampling

Answer 6

Every member of the target population has an equal chance of being selected

Question 7

Opportunity sampling

Answer 7

Taking the sample of people who are available at the time, and fit the criteria

Question 8

Volunteer sampling

Answer 8

Self-selected. Volunteer when asked

Question 9

Systematic sampling

Answer 9

Predetermined system of how to select the sample

Question 10

Stratified sampling

Answer 10

Putting population into groups then choosing a sample from each group in the same proportion as the population

Question 11

Time sampling

Answer 11

Behavior is noted down at pre-decided times- Observations

Question 12

Event sampling

Answer 12

Behavior is noted down when it happens- no matter what time- Observations