disadvantages and advantages of differnt samples Flashcards

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advantages of systematic sample?

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.sutable for large population and sample

.simple and quick to use

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disadvantages of systematic sampling?

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.sampling frame is needed

.can introduce bias if sampling frame is not random

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advantages of quota sampling?

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.allows small samples to still be representative of the population.
.no sampling frame is required
.quick, easy and inexpensive
.allows for differnt comparisons between differnt groups within the population

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disadvantages of quota sampling?

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.due to not being random the sampling may be bias
.population must be divided into groups which can be costly or inaccurate
.non reponses are not recorded

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advantages of opportunity sampling?

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.inexpensive

.easy to carry out

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disadvantages of opportunity sampling?

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.unlikely to provide a representative sample

.highly dependant on the individual researcher

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