Population & samples
A part of the sampling technique in which each sample has an equal probability of being chosen.
What is a semi-structured interview?
The semi-structured interview is a qualitative data collection strategy in which the researcher asks informants a series of predetermined questions but they can adapt them depending on the answers they receive.
Give 2 characteristics of a quantitative study
- Establishes 'rules' 'laws'
- Generalizes findings
- Uses inferential statistics
- Turns variables into numbers
What is the relation between 'population' and 'sample'?
a smaller set of data that is chosen and/or selected from a larger population by using a predefined selection method
What is a focus group?
a group of individuals is brought together in a room to engage in a guided discussion of a topic.
An experimental design is characterized by...
What is purposive sampling?
is a sample that is selected based on characteristics of a population and the purpose of the study.
What is a Likert-scale?
scale is a rating scale, often found on survey forms, that measures how people feel about something.
What is a within-subject design?
a type of experimental design in which all participants are exposed to every treatment or condition.