Research methods - sampling methods

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State the different types of sampling methods

Random

Systematic 

Opportunity 

Stratified 

Volunteer 

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Random sampling

Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

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Systematic sampling

A sampling frame is selected and every ‘nth’ person is used 

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Stratified sampling

Sample reflects natural proportions within the population 

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Opportunity sampling

Selecting participants who are available and willing to take part 

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Volunteer sampling 

Asking people to volunteer who have the characteristics that you want 

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What are the problems with sampling?

Representativeness 

Availability of participants 

Generalisability 

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