Sampling and Types of Sampling Flashcard

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What is the difference between population and sample?

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Population refers to the entire group, while sample refers to a small group selected from the larger group.

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What is the purpose of sampling in research?

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To reduce cost, workload, and obtain high-quality information.

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What is probability sampling based on?

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Known and equal chance of every member of the population being selected.

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Which type of sampling involves selecting a sample based on convenience?

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Convenience sampling

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What is the main drawback of nonprobability sampling?

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It cannot make valid statistical inferences about the population.

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What is the purpose of quota sampling?

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To take a tailored sample in proportion to certain characteristics of the population.

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What is the other name for snowball sampling?

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Network sampling

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Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into separate groups called clusters?

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Cluster sampling

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What is the purpose of stratified sampling?

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To take a tailored sample in proportion to certain characteristics of the population.

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Which type of sampling relies on the researcher's judgment? Options: Purposive sampling, Quota sampling, Snowball sampling, Convenience sampling

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Purposive sampling