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The document discusses different methods of sampling in research. There are two main classes of sampling: probability or unbiased sampling, which gives all members an equal chance of participation; and non-probability sampling, which does not use random selection. Some types of probability sampling include simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Common non-probability sampling methods include quota sampling, voluntary sampling, purposive or judgmental sampling, availability sampling, and snowball sampling.

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Simple Random Sampling

The document discusses different methods of sampling in research. There are two main classes of sampling: probability or unbiased sampling, which gives all members an equal chance of participation; and non-probability sampling, which does not use random selection. Some types of probability sampling include simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Common non-probability sampling methods include quota sampling, voluntary sampling, purposive or judgmental sampling, availability sampling, and snowball sampling.

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Sampling

 Definition

In research, sampling is a word that refers to your method or process of selecting


respondents or people to answer meant to yield data for a research study.

 Two Classes of Sampling


1. Probability or Unbiased Sampling
-Probability sampling involves all members listed in the sampling frame representing
a certain population focused on by your study. An equal chance of participation in the
sampling or selection process is given to every member listed in the sampling or
selection process is given to every member listed in the sampling frame.
2. Non-Probability
- Non-probability sampling disregards random selection of subjects. The subjects are
chosen based on their availability or the purpose of the study, and in some cases, on
the sole discretion of the researcher.
 Types of Probability Sampling
1. Simple Random Sampling
- Simple random sampling is the best type of probability sampling through which you
can choose sample from a population. Using a pure chance selection, you assure every
member the same opportunity to be in the sample. Simple random sampling happens
through any of these two methods:
a. Have a list of all members of the population; write each name on a card, and choose
cards through a pure-chance selection.
b. Have a list of all members; give a number to member and then use randomized or
unordered numbers in selecting names from the list.
2. Systematic Sampling
- For this kind of probability sampling, chance and system are the ones to determine who
should compose the sample.
3. Stratified Sampling
-The group comprising the sample is chosen in a way that such group is liable to
subdivision during the data analysis stage.
4. Cluster Sampling
-This is a probability sampling that makes you isolate a set of persons instead of
individual members to serve as sample members.

 Types of Non- Probability Sampling


1. Quota Sampling
You resort to quota sampling when you think you know the characteristics of the
target population very well. In this case, you tend to choose sample members possessing
or indicating the characteristics of the target population. Using a quota or a specific set of
persons whom you believe to have the characteristics of the target population involved in
the study is your way of showing that the sample you have chosen closely represents the
target population as regards such characteristics.

2. Voluntary Sampling
Since the subjects you expect to participate in the sample selection are the ones
volunteering to constitute the sample, there is no need for you to do any selection
process.
3. Purposive or Judgmental Sampling
You choose people whom you are sure could correspond to the objectives of your
study, like selecting those with rich experience or interest in your study.

4. Availability Sampling
The willingness of a person as your subject to interact with you counts a lot in this
non-probability sampling method. If during the data-collection time, you encounter
people walking on a school campus, along corridors, and along the park or employees
lining up at an office, and these people show willingness to respond to your questions,
then you automatically consider them as your respondents.

5. Snowball Sampling
Similar to snow expanding widely or rolling rapidly, this sampling method does not
give a specific set of samples. This is true for a study involving unspecified group of
people. Dealing with varied groups of people such as street children, mendicants, drug
dependents, call center workers, informal settlers, street vendors, and the like is possible
in this kind of non-probability sampling.

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