AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these sampling methods introduces researcher bias?
A
Systematic
B
Random
C
Stratified
D
Opportunity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Non-probability sampling often results in biased samples because some members of the population are more likely to be included than others.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sampling bias, also referred to as sample selection bias, refers to errors that occur in research studies when the researchers do not properly select their participants. Ideally, people participating in a research study should be chosen randomly while still adhering to the criteria of the study.

Detailed explanation-3: -Opportunity sampling is a sampling technique used to select participants from a target group to take part in a research study. It consists of the researcher selecting anyone who is available and willing to take part in the study.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following sampling techniques would be considered most biased? Convenience sampling is the practice of samples chosen by selecting whoever is convenient. Voluntary response sampling is allowing the sample to volunteer. So, both these sampling methods would be considered most biased.

Detailed explanation-5: -Purposive sampling This type of sampling, also known as judgement sampling, involves the researcher using their expertise to select a sample that is most useful to the purposes of the research.

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