Week 14 lecture, a

Question 1

Summary of probability Sampling - Primary Characteristics:

Answer 1

A random selection of elements from the target population, each element has an equal & independent chance (probability) of being selected in the sample

Question 2

Non- Probability Sampling

Answer 2

• Subjective judgements contribute to choosing sample
• Every member of population does NOT have equal chance
• less rigorous than probability sampling
• limits generalisability
• Main types: -convenience
• quota
• purposive
• snowball