RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF RESEARCH

PRACTICAL RESEARCH

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Selecting participants who just happen to be available is called:
A
Opportunity sampling
B
Volunteer sampling
C
Random sampling
D
Quota sampling
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Convenience sampling is the term used when we select any participant who is readily available. When we choose easily available participants who fit a particular criterion, we are using quota sampling. Referral sampling involves including participants in the sample who have been referred by other participants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Opportunity sampling uses the knowledge and attributes of the researcher to identify a sample, for example, using a researcher’s local knowledge of an area on which to base a study or using a researcher’s past experiences to contact participants or gatekeepers.

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: -Sampling can be defined as the process through which individuals or sampling units are selected from the sample frame.

Detailed explanation-5: -Convenience sampling (also known as availability sampling) is a specific type of non-probability sampling method that relies on data collection from population members who are conveniently available to participate in study. Facebook polls or questions can be mentioned as a popular example for convenience sampling.

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