Sampling Design in Social Science Research

What defines a population in research?

• A group of individuals with diverse characteristics

• A small, manageable group selected for study

• A group of individuals who share the same characteristics

• The entire set of data collected in a study

What is a sampling frame also known as?

• The research instrument

• The actual study group

• The target population

• The data collection process

What is the measurable quality of a sample known as?

• Parameter

• Characteristic

• Statistic

• Population

What is the primary reason a researcher would use sampling when studying a large group of individuals, such as teachers with specific characteristics?

• To ensure every individual in the group is included in the study.

• To simplify data collection and analysis when the population is too large.

• To avoid bias in the research findings.

• To guarantee 100% accuracy in the research results.

Which of the following is a type of sampling design?

• Quota sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Probability sampling

• Purposive sampling