Sampling Definitions
A subset of a population used for research
What is a Sample?
Sampling Strategy in which observations and participants are a number and a random selection is chosen from the sample
What is Simple Random Sampling?
This sampling is a type of non-probability sampling that involves the sample being drawn from that part of the population that is close to hand.
What is Convenience Sampling?
Self reporting is collected by
What is interviewing or questionnaires?
A group of potential participants used to generalize the results of a research study.
This type of sampling strategy is when the researcher divides the population into homogenous strata or subgroups
What is Stratified Sampling?
When your sample shares the same characteristics or traits
What is Homogenous?
Is known as a short summary of observations
What is field notes?
The strength of which the characteristics of the sample reflect the population.
What is Representativeness?
Can be selected by random or stratified random sampling methods.
What is Cluster Sampling?
A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances
What is Snowball Sampling?
Refers to whether the subjects know they are being observed
What is Concealment?
The process where enough data has been collected to draw necessary conclusions
What is Data Saturation?
A type of sampling where you take a very tailored sample that’s in proportion to some characteristic or trait of a population.
What is Quota Sampling?
Statistical technique that is commonly used by researchers and is a requirement for external funding.
What is Power Analysis?
A major concern for researchers when the questionnaire is too long.
What is respondent burden?
Sampling strategy in which every member of the population has a chance of being selected to participate
What is Probability?
Used for locating samples that are difficult or impossible to locate in other ways
What is Networking Sampling?
This sampling is a form of non-probability sampling in which researchers rely on their own judgment when choosing members of the population to participate in their surveys
What is Purposive Sampling?
Data collection procedures for research must be
What is objective?