METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
CONCEPT OF SAMPLING AND OTHER CONCEPTS RELATED TO SAMPLING
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Question
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What type of sampling method is most often used in quantitative research?
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non-probability sampling
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probability sampling
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Probability sampling methods. Probability sampling means that every member of the population has a chance of being selected. It is mainly used in quantitative research. If you want to produce results that are representative of the whole population, probability sampling techniques are the most valid choice.
Detailed explanation-2: -While qualitative research typically involves pur-poseful sampling to enhance understanding of the information-rich case (Patton, 1990), quantitative research ideally involves probability sampling to permit statistical inferences to be made.
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