Types of Sampling Quiz

What is the main difference between probability sampling and non-probability sampling?

• Hypothesis testing

• Randomization

• Qualitative analysis

• Statistical significance

Which type of sampling is the most common form of qualitative sampling?

• Purposive Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Theoretical Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

What is the main limitation of using convenience sampling?

• Biased results

• Limited sample size

• Time-consuming process

• Under-representation or over-representation of particular groups

In quota sampling, how does the researcher decide on the characteristics of interest?

• Educational background

• Age, gender, profession, diagnosis, ethnicity, etc.

• Random selection

• Geographical location

What is another name for snowball sampling?

• Systematic sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Chain referral

• Random selection

Which type of sampling is useful in recruiting 'hidden populations'?

• Snowball Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Theoretical Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

What is the main limitation of snowball sampling?

• Biased results

• Limited sample size

• Time-consuming process

• Participants are often not considered representative of the overall population

Which form of sampling is mostly used in grounded theory studies?

• Purposive Sampling

• Theoretical Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

In a study by Zhou (2014), which type of sampling was initially used to select participants?

• Theoretical Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

What does theoretical sampling involve?

• Biased results

• Limited sample size

• Random selection of participants

• Sequential sampling alongside data analysis