Sampling methods

1. What does "population" refer to in the context of sampling?

• The group of people participating in a study
• The target group for a research study
• All the individuals within a society
• The sample selected for a research study

2. What does a "research population" consist of?

• All the individuals within a society
• The sample chosen for a research study
• The group of people participating in a study
• The target group for a research study

3. What is the purpose of a "sample" in research?

• To represent the entire population
• To provide background information
• To generalize findings to a larger population
• To select the target population for a study

4. What does it mean for a sample to be "representative"?

• It is made up of a variety of populations
• It perfectly mirrors the target population
• It includes individuals from multiple societies
• It reflects the characteristics of the target population

5. What does "generalisability" imply in research?

• The extent to which a sample mirrors the population
• The extent to which findings apply broadly
• The ability to apply findings to different situations
• The level of representativeness of the sample

6. What is the characteristic of "Random Sampling"?

• Every individual has an equal chance of selection
• Participants are picked sequentially
• Quotas are used to select participants
• A few participants are asked to find others

7. What is an advantage of "Random Sampling"?

• Provides a representative sample
• Easy to create and can be computerized
• Ensures proportional representation
• Useful for hard-to-access groups

8. What is a potential drawback of "Random Sampling"?

• Can lead to an unrepresentative sample
• Requires complex calculations
• Involves a time-consuming process
• May not provide a diverse sample

9. How is "Systematic Sampling" conducted?

• Picking every Nth person from all participants
• Randomly selecting individuals
• Reflecting proportions of different groups
• Using participants available at the time

10. What is a limitation of "Systematic Sampling"?

• Requires advanced statistical skills
• Involves selecting participants sequentially
• May not capture diverse perspectives
• Can lead to an unrepresentative sample