EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following is a non-probability sampling method?
A
Quota Sampling
B
Cluster Sampling
C
Stratified Sampling
D
Simple Random Sampling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Convenience sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where samples are selected from the population only because they are conveniently available to the researcher.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is one of the most common forms of non-probability sampling. Sampling is done until a specific number of units (quotas) for various subpopulations have been selected. Quota sampling is a means for satisfying sample size objectives for the subpopulations. The quotas may be based on population proportions.

Detailed explanation-3: -In judgmental sampling researchers select units from the population based on their knowledge and judgement about the unit. This kind of sampling does not provide equal probability of a unit being chosen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Purposive sampling.

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