Sampling
Sampling
Department: AIT-MBA
Subject: Marketing Research Analytics
■Goal oriented
■Accurate representation of the universe
■Sample should be proportional
■Random selection
■Economical
■Actual information provider
TECHNIQUES OF SAMPLE DESIGN
Non-probability Sampling
Probability Sampling Method method
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(homogeneous (homogeneous
group) group)
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NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLING METHOD
In a Non-probability sample, individuals are selected based
on non-random criteria not every individual has a chance of
being included.
This type of sample is easier and cheaper to access, but it
has a higher risk of sampling bias, and researcher Can’t use
it to make valid statistical inferences about the whole
population.
Types of Non-probability sampling methods
■Convenience Sampling
A convenience sample simply includes individuals who
happen to be most accessible to the researcher. This is an
easy and inexpensive way to gather initial data. In
another words it is the process of Including whoever
happens to be available at the time, called “accidental” or
“haphazard” sampling.
■Purposive or Judgement Sampling
This type of sampling involves the researcher
using their judgements to select a sample that is
most useful to the purposes of the research. It is
often used in qualitative research, where the
researcher wants to detailed knowledge about a
specific phenomenon. when using this method,
the researcher must be confident that the choosen
sample is truly representative of the whole
population.
■Snowball Sampling
If the population is hard to access, snowball
sampling can be used to approach participants via
other participants. Sample in which selection of
additional respondents is based on referrals from
the initial respondents. This method is used when
the Desired sample characteristics Is rare or it may
be extremely difficult or cost prohibitive to locate
respondents In these situations.
EXAMPLE
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