METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING
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Question
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What is a sample?
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A group of people who take part in research
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A group of people who a researcher wants to study
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The methods used to select participants
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The extent to which findings can be generalised
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -We define sample as a finite part or subset of participants drawn from the target population. In turn, the target population corresponds to the entire set of subjects whose characteristics are of interest to the research team.
Detailed explanation-2: -These groups are called clusters or blocks. The clusters are randomly selected, and each element in the selected clusters are used. Stratified sampling also divides the population into groups called strata.
Detailed explanation-3: -A sample is a group of people who take part in the investigation. The people who take part are referred to as “participants.”
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