RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Give two strengths of a volunteer sample
A
Easy-requires little effort
B
Representative
C
Participants have consented to taking part already
D
Generalisation is possible
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The strength of opportunity sampling is that it is quick and convenient and this saves time and money. Opportunity sampling may remove some bias because the researcher can “screen out” inappropriate people. For example, Sherif would not let school principals recommend their favourite students.

Detailed explanation-2: -Researchers choose simple random sampling to make generalizations about a population. Major advantages include its simplicity and lack of bias. Among the disadvantages are difficulty gaining access to a list of a larger population, time, costs, and that bias can still occur under certain circumstances.

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