Research methods - sampling

Question 1

What is opportunity sampling?

Answer 1

The researcher takes whoever is easily available at the time.

Question 2

What is volunteer sampling?

Answer 2

Asking people to volunteer - individuals determine their own involvement in a study.

Question 3

What is random sampling?

Answer 3

Every member of the target population has an equal chance of being selected.

Question 4

What is systematic sampling?

Answer 4

Every nth person is selected from your target population.

Question 5

What is stratified sampling?

Answer 5

Identify subgroups in the target population, then take a selection of participants from each subgroup but in proportion.