Sampling Techniques

Question 1

What is the definition of sampling in sociology?

Answer 1

Sampling in sociology refers to the process of selecting a subset of individuals from a larger population to make inferences about the entire population.

Question 2

True or False: A population is the entire group that a researcher is interested in studying.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is a sample?

Answer 3

A sample is a smaller, manageable version of a larger population, chosen to represent that population.

Question 4

What is the purpose of using sampling techniques?

Answer 4

The purpose is to gather data without needing to study the entire population, saving time and resources.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: __________ sampling involves selecting every nth individual from a list.

Answer 5

Systematic

Question 6

What is random sampling?

Answer 6

Random sampling is a technique where every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected.

Question 7

Name one advantage of stratified sampling.

Answer 7

One advantage is that it ensures representation of various subgroups within the population.

Question 8

True or False: Convenience sampling is a method that guarantees a representative sample.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the main drawback of using convenience sampling?

Answer 9

The main drawback is that it may lead to bias, as it does not represent the population accurately.

Question 10

What type of sampling is used when researchers divide the population into groups and then randomly select groups?

Answer 10

Cluster sampling

Question 11

True or False: Purposive sampling is a non-probability sampling technique.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

What does the term ‘sampling error’ refer to?

Answer 12

Sampling error refers to the difference between the sample statistic and the actual population parameter.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: In __________ sampling, researchers select individuals based on specific characteristics.

Answer 13

Purposive

Question 14

What is the role of a sampling frame?

Answer 14

A sampling frame is a list or database from which a sample is drawn.

Question 15

What is snowball sampling?

Answer 15

Snowball sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances.

Question 16

True or False: The larger the sample size, the smaller the sampling error.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is quota sampling?

Answer 17

Quota sampling is a technique where researchers ensure equal representation of certain characteristics in the sample.

Question 18

What is the difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

Answer 18

Probability sampling involves random selection, while non-probability sampling does not give all individuals a chance of being selected.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: __________ sampling is often used in qualitative research.

Answer 19

Purposive

Question 20

What is the main advantage of random sampling?

Answer 20

The main advantage is that it reduces bias and allows for generalization of results to the population.

Question 21

True or False: Stratified sampling can be used to ensure diversity in the sample.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is an example of a situation where convenience sampling might be appropriate?

Answer 22

Convenience sampling might be appropriate in exploratory research where time and resources are limited.

Question 23

What does it mean to generalize findings from a sample to a population?

Answer 23

To generalize means to apply the results obtained from the sample to the larger population from which it was drawn.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The __________ method is a systematic approach to selecting participants for a study.

Answer 24

Sampling

Question 25

What is the significance of having a representative sample?

Answer 25

A representative sample ensures that the findings of the research can be generalized to the larger population accurately.