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Sample
Types of samples
Sampling method
Probabilitic
Non- Probabilitic
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Simple Random Sample Systematic Random Sample Stratified Random Sample Cluster sample Multi Cluster Sample
1. Separate your population into groups or strata 2. Do either a simple random sample or systematic random sample from there
a. Note you must know easily what the strata are before attempting this b. If your sampling frame is sorted by, say, school district, then youre able to use this method
Accidental sampling
A type of nonprobability sampling which involves the sample being drawn from that part of the population which is close to hand
The researcher using such a sample cannot scientifically make generalizations about the total population In social science research, snowball sampling is a similar technique
Panel sampling
The method of first selecting a group of participants through a random sampling Period of data collection is called a "wave Panel sampling can also be used to inform researchers about within-person health changes due to age
How many?
Qualitative researchers seek saturation
How many isnt the issue. Do you understand the phenomenon? Have you learned enough? Mere numbers are irrelevant. You want verstehn or deep understanding