RESEARCH METHODS - 1.11 Sampling of Participants

Question 1

Define Population

Answer 1

A group that shares one or more characteristics from where the sample is drwn

Question 2

Define Sample

Answer 2

A group of individuals selected to represent the population of the study

Question 3

Define Sampling Technique

Answer 3

the type of method used to collect the population for the study

Question 4

What are the 3 types of Sampling Techniques?

Answer 4

1. Opportunity Sampling
2. Volunteer (self-selection) Sampling
3. Random Sampling

Question 5

Define Opportunity Sampling

Answer 5

Participants are chosen as they are at the place and at the right time of the research that is taking place

Question 6

Define Volunteer (Self-selection) Sampling

Answer 6

Participant are invited to take part in the study through adverts / emails

Question 7

Define Random Sampling

Answer 7

Participants are chosen by being given a number and a fixed amount of them are chosen in an unbiased manner