Sociology - Research Methods > Representative Sampling Methods: Systematic Random Sampling > Flashcards
What is systematic random sampling?
When people are picked from a target population in a system
Why is cost and time a practical strength of systematic random sampling, what needs to be available for this? Is it P, E or T?
It is quick to do if a sampling frame is available. Practical strength
What would systematic sampling be done like if there were 12 people and you selected half of them from odd numbers?
Only the odd numbers would be selected
Why is the sampling frame not being random a weakness? Is it P, E or T?
If the sampling frame is not random, the participants will not be picked at random. Theoretical weakness