12 - Sampling

Question 1

sampling

Answer 1

the selection of individuals/units of analysis

Question 2

sampling frame

Answer 2

list of elements from which sample is chosen

Question 3

3 sources of sampling bias

Answer 3

• not using random sample
• sampling frame is inadequate
• non responses

Question 4

types of sampling probability

Answer 4

simple random sample, systematic random sampling, stratified random sampling, multi-stage cluster sampling

Question 5

types of non-probability sampling

Answer 5

convenience sample, snowball sampling, quota sampling, structured observation and sampling

Question 6

reducing non response

Answer 6

-keep calling back, be optimistic, reassure people that you aren’t a salesperson, dress to appeal to wide spectrum of people during in-person interviewing, make sure you are flexible with time