sampling

Question 1

Define non probability sampling

Answer 1

Odds of any member being selected for a sample cannot be calculated.

Question 2

Define probability sampling

Answer 2

Sample from a larger population are chosen using a method based on the theory of population.

Question 3

Give 2 examples of non probability sampling

Answer 3

Snowball sampling, Quota sampling

Question 4

Give 2 examples of probability sampling

Answer 4

Random sampling, cluster sampling

Question 5

Give one advantage and disadvantage of non probability sampling

Answer 5

probability of being chosen is unknown, potential to be bias

Question 6

Give one advantage and disadvantage of probability sampling

Answer 6

prevents researcher bias, more time consuming