Sampling Flashcards
1
Q
What is random sampling?
A
Researcher randomly selects a sample from a population, everyone has an equal chance of being picked
2
Q
What is volunteer sampling?
A
Researchers seek volunteers for their study
3
Q
What is opportunity sampling?
A
Researcher uses whoever is willing to take part in the study at the time
4
Q
What is stratified sampling?
A
A representative sample of target population who the researcher wishes to generalise to
5
Q
What is systematic sampling?
A
Researchers pick participants of population from regular interval e.g. every 3rd person
