Sampling

Question 1

sampling process

Answer 1

1. define population
2. determine sampling frame
3. select sampling technique
4. determine the sample size
5. execute the sampling process

Question 2

sampling techniques

Answer 2

probability sampling techniques
- simple random sampling
- systematic sampling
- stratified sampling
- cluster sampling

non-probability sampling techniques
- convenience sampling
- judgmental sampling
- quota sampling
- snowball sampling

Question 3

non-probability vs probability sampling

Answer 3

nature of research: exploratory vs conclusive

errors: non-sampling errors are larger vs sampling errors are larger

variability in population: low vs high

statistical considerations: unfavourable + favourable

operational considerations: favourable vs unfavourable