RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

METHODS OF RESEARCH

PRACTICAL RESEARCH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The researcher should select the respondents because he is about to gather data through questionnaire. What sampling method will he use if each member of the population has an equal chance of being drawn to be included in the sample?
A
Independence
B
Equiprobability
C
Fish Bowl
D
Draw lots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Probability sampling involves random selection, allowing you to make strong statistical inferences about the whole group. Non-probability sampling involves non-random selection based on convenience or other criteria, allowing you to easily collect data.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Snowball” sampling: in this case, the researcher selects an initial group of individuals. Then, these participants indicate other potential members with similar characteristics to take part in the study.

Detailed explanation-3: -A survey is a data collection method where you select a sample of respondents from a large population in order to gather information about that population.

Detailed explanation-4: -The respondents are selected randomly, with no rules. Simple random selection can be compared to “drawing lots”; every respondent has the same chance of being picked. All characteristics of a population can be covered easily using this method.

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