Representative and Non-Representative sampling techniques

What is meant by a representative sample?

A typical cross-section of the population they are interested in

Why do researchers often want a representative sample?

So the findings are generalisable and the findings can be applied to target population

How can researchers ensure research is representative?

The sample size is not too small

What do representative sampling techniques link to?

GROVER and positivism

Are representative sampling techniques generalisable?

Yes

What is non-representative sampling techniques linked with?

Interpretivism

Are non-representative sampling techniques generalisable?

No

Is random sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Representative

Is stratified random sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Representative

Is systematic sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Representative

Is quota sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Representative

Is snowball sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Non-representative

Is purposive sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Non-representative

Is opportunity sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Non-representative

Is volunteer sampling a representative or non-representative sampling technique?

Non-representative