Research Methodology

Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.

• Non-probability Sampling

• Probability Sampling

It is done when a researcher would want to know the deeper details about a certain situation, event, activity, process, and even a group of individuals.

• Phenomenology

• Case study

• Historical approach

• Qualitative Inquiry

This sample is selected by dividing the population into subgroups and then taking a fixed number of units from each group using the simple random sample.

• Stratified

• Cluster

• Matched-pairs

• Multi-stage

Why is sampling used when conducting research?

• It is consistent and valid

• It is reliable and accurate

• It is reliable and has integrity

• It is representative and cost effective

The conductor has control over the environment in this setting.

• Population

• Observational Study

• Experiment

• Sample

Group members identify additional members to be included in the sample.

• Snowball Sampling

• Quota Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

This sample consists of units of the population that are easily accessible.

• Convenience

• Cluster

• Volunteer

• Observational

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

What is the primary focus of quantitative research?

• Exploring personal experiences

• Conducting interviews

• Using qualitative data

• Using numerical data and statistical analysis

What is the purpose of using a large sample size in quantitative research?

• To focus on individual cases

• To limit data collection

• To enhance reliability of results

• To ensure subjectivity

What is the primary purpose of a control group in a scientific experiment?

• To provide a standard for comparison

• To introduce new variables

• To ensure the experiment is biased

• To increase the sample size