Sampling Chapter
Sampling Chapter
studying the population by gathering information and analyzing that data. It is the
basis of the data where the sample space is enormous. There are several different
sampling techniques available, and they can be subdivided into two groups. All these
methods of sampling may involve specifically targeting hard or approach to reach
groups.
Probability Sampling
Non-probability Sampling
Clustered Sampling
Convenience Sampling
In a convenience sampling method, the samples are selected
from the population directly because they are conveniently
available for the researcher. The samples are easy to select, and
the researcher did not choose the sample that outlines the
entire.
Consecutive Sampling
Consecutive sampling is similar to convenience sampling with a
slight variation. The researcher picks a single person or a group
of people for sampling. Then the researcher researches for a
period of time to analyze the result and move to another group.
Quota Sampling
In the quota sampling method, the researcher forms a sample
that involves the individuals to represent the population based
on specific traits or qualities. The researcher chooses the sample
subsets that bring the useful collection of data that generalizes
the entire population.
Purposive or Judgmental Sampling
In purposive sampling, the samples are selected only based on
the researcher’s knowledge. As their knowledge is instrumental
in creating the samples, there are the chances of obtaining
highly accurate answers with a minimum marginal error. It is
also known as judgmental sampling or authoritative sampling.
Snowball Sampling
Snowball sampling is also known as a chain-referral sampling
technique. In this method, the samples have traits that are
difficult to find. So, each identified member of a population is
asked to find the other sampling units. Those sampling units
also belong to the same targeted population.