sampling techniques

Question 1

sampling

Answer 1

a smaller representative containing features of a larger population

Question 2

random sampling

Answer 2

all members of a population have an equal chance of being selected

Question 3

opportunity sampling

Answer 3

selecting participants who are available and willing to take part

Question 4

volunteer sampling

Answer 4

participants select themselves for research

Question 5

systematic sampling

Answer 5

choosing every nth person in a larger population

Question 6

stratified sampling

Answer 6

arrangement of the sample reflects the proportions of people in certain sub-groups within the wider population.