Sampling Methods and Representativeness Quiz

What is the purpose of using a representative sample in sociological research?

• To save time and money

• To ensure the results can be generalized to the whole survey population

• To make the research more exclusive

• To limit the number of participants

Which of the following is a factor that can affect the representativeness of a sample?

• The color of the survey population

• The sampling method used

• Sample size

• The type of survey population

What is the purpose of a sampling frame in sociological research?

• To exclude certain groups from the survey population

• To limit the number of participants

• To ensure the sample is not representative

• To provide a list of names for the survey population

Which sampling method involves selecting a sample at regular intervals from the sampling frame?

• Random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Stratified random sampling

• Quota sampling

What is the main risk associated with quota sampling?

• It requires a large budget

• It is difficult to implement

• It is time-consuming

• It may not be representative

What is the purpose of multistage or cluster sampling?

• To ensure the sample is not representative

• To limit the number of participants

• To select a sample from various stages until the final sample is reached

• To exclude certain groups from the survey population

What is the main drawback of snowball sampling?

• It is time-consuming

• It may not be random or representative

• It requires a large budget

• It is difficult to implement

Which sampling method involves selecting individuals from smaller sampling frames based on specific characteristics?

• Stratified random sampling

• Quota sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Random sampling

What is the purpose of stratified random sampling?

• To ensure the sample is not representative

• To limit the number of participants

• To select individuals based on their willingness to cooperate

• To avoid errors caused by simple random sampling

What is the main advantage of stratified random sampling over simple random sampling?

• It is easier to implement

• It requires a smaller budget

• It is more representative

• It is less time-consuming