Non-Representative Sampling Methods: Volunteer Sampling Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How do participants get onto a piece of research through volunteer sampling?
A
They volunteer themselves to participate
2
Q
What thing usually recruits participants so that they can volunteer to participate?
A
An advert
3
Q
Why is cost and time a strength? Is it P, E or T?
A
It is quick and cheap. Practical strength
4
Q
Why is representativeness a weakness in volunteer sampling? Is it P, E or T?
A
Lots of people will not choose to participate. Theoretical weakness
5
Q
Why is sampling bias a weakness? Is it P, E or T?
A
Lots of people will not see the advert for the research. Theoretical weakness
