Sampling Methods Quiz

What is the main reason for using sampling in research?

• To save time and money

• To ensure 100% accuracy

• To make the research more complicated

• To increase the sample size

What is the definition of population in the context of research?

• A complete set of individuals, objects or measurements having some common observable characteristics

• A small group of individuals selected for the study

• The sample size required for the study

• The final outcome of the research

What is the purpose of defining the population in research?

• To ensure 100% accuracy

• To increase the sample size

• To make the research more complicated

• To decide what group of people/objects need to be studied

What is the process of choosing members of a population to be included in the sample called?

• Data Collection

• Report Writing

• Data Analysis

• Sampling

What is the purpose of stratified sampling?

• To make the research more complicated

• To ensure a more representative sampling

• To increase the sample size

• To save time and money

What is the main advantage of cluster sampling?

• Economically feasible

• More representative sampling

• Free of errors in classification

• Requires only a minimum knowledge of the population

What is the main disadvantage of convenience sampling?

• Use of better available knowledge of sample subjects

• Saving of work

• Less variability

• Opportunity to participate is not equal for all qualified individuals in the target population

What is the main advantage of purposive sampling?

• Use of better available knowledge of sample subjects

• Opportunity to participate is not equal for all qualified individuals in the target population

• Saving of work

• Less variability

What is the main purpose of systematic sampling?

• More representative sampling

• Saving of work

• Economically feasible

• Less variability

What is the main purpose of simple random sampling?

• Dividing a population into strata

• Randomly sample clusters of people in identifiable groups

• Selecting every N unit from the population

• Every unit of the population has an equal chance of being chosen