Sampling, Generalizability, Replicability

Question 1

The set of all individuals of interest in a particular study

Answer 1

Population

Question 2

A set of individuals selected from the population

Answer 2

Sample

Question 3

Two types of sampling methods

Answer 3

Probability and nonprobability sampling

Question 4

Every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected

Answer 4

Probability sampling

Question 5

Commonly used in qualitative research - involves non-random selection of participants, relying on subjective judgment, accessibility, or specific criteria rather than a random process

Answer 5

Nonprobability sampling

Question 6

Types of Probability Sampling

Answer 6

Simply Random Sampling
Systematic sampling
Stratified random sampling
Cluster sampling
Multistage sampling

Question 7

Types of Nonprobability Sampling

Answer 7

Convenience sampling
Quota sampling
Purposive sampling
Snowball sampling