Sociological Sampling Methods Quiz

Which of the following best describes stratified sampling?

• Sampling based on convenience

• Sampling every nth person on a list

• Dividing the population into subgroups and sampling from each group

• Sampling participants who volunteer

In quota sampling, how are participants selected?

• Randomly, to ensure equal chance of selection

• Based on the researcher’s judgment

• According to a set number of participants per category

• By selecting every nth person on a list

Snowball sampling is most useful in studies where:

• Participants are randomly selected from a large list

• The target population is difficult to locate

• Every person has an equal chance of being chosen

• Participants are assigned by researchers into different groups

In random sampling, each individual in the target population:

• Is selected based on convenience

• Has an equal chance of being selected

• Is chosen through referrals from other participants

• Is selected based on specific characteristics

When a researcher intentionally selects individuals who have specific characteristics for their study, they are using:

• Systematic sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Purposive sampling

Systematic sampling involves selecting participants by:

• Using a random number generator

• Taking every nth individual from a list

• Asking for volunteers from the general population

• Dividing the population into strata.

Which sampling method relies on individuals actively choosing to participate in a study?

• Quota sampling

• Purposive sampling

• Volunteer sampling

• Snowball sampling

Opportunity sampling is characterized by: A) Selecting participants who are easy to reach B) Using a structured sampling frame C) Creating a sample based on quotas D) Ensuring every participant has an equal chance of selection.

• Selecting participants who are easy to reach

• Using a structured sampling frame

• Creating a sample based on quotas

• Ensuring every participant has an equal chance of selection.

In sociological research, a target population refers to:

• A) A list of potential participants

• B) The main group the research aims to understand

• C) A subgroup of the main population

• D) The sampling method used.

A sample is considered representative if: A) It includes all members of the target population B) It accurately reflects the characteristics of the target population C) It is selected randomly D) It is large enough to include diverse participants.

• It includes all members of the target population

• It accurately reflects the characteristics of the target population

• It is selected randomly

• It is large enough to include diverse participants.