Judgment Sampling Method

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What is the purpose of dividing a population into strata in stratified random sampling?

To reduce the sampling frame

To ensure that the sample is representative of the population (correct)

To simplify the sampling process

To increase the sample size

What type of sampling technique is used when the researcher selects 'units' based on ease of obtaining them?

Convenience Sampling (correct)

Non-Probability Sampling

Quota Sampling

Probability Sampling

What is the main characteristic of probability sampling?

Samples are selected based on convenience

Samples are selected based on researcher's preference

Samples are selected based on quota

Random selection of samples (correct)

What is the advantage of using multi-stage sampling?

Reduces the cost of sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of non-probability sampling?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling is used when the population is divided into smaller groups or strata?

Stratified Random Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quota sampling?

To achieve a predetermined proportion of respondents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

Probability sampling uses random selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of probability sampling?

Each sampling unit has the same probability of being selected Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling is also known as 'strict random sampling'?

Probability sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of simple random sampling?

Each unit in the population has an equal chance of being selected Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling is used when the population is divided into subgroups?

Stratified random sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

Each unit in the population has an equal chance of being selected in probability sampling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of non-probability sampling involves selecting a sample based on the judgment of the researcher?

Judgment sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quota sampling?

To select a sample that is representative of the population Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of simple random sampling?

It may not provide a representative sample Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of judgment sampling method?

Subjectivity in the selection process Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of quota sampling?

The samples do not possess the characteristic of random samples Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling method involves selecting a few participants who then suggest others?

Snowball sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of volunteer sampling?

Use of volunteers who are willing to participate Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of non-probability sampling?

Judgment Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of quota sampling?

It is a convenient and relatively inexpensive method Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between snowball sampling and quota sampling?

Snowball sampling involves selecting a few participants who then suggest others, while quota sampling involves selecting participants based on certain criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a main limitation of judgment sampling?

Certain members of the population may have a smaller or no chance of selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of dividing a population into smaller groups or strata in stratified random sampling?

To group similar characteristics together Signup and view all the answers

Which type of non-probability sampling involves selecting participants based on the judgment of the researcher?

Judgment sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of multi-stage sampling?

Dividing the population into smaller groups and selecting samples from each Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of convenience sampling?

Easy availability of participants Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling technique involves dividing the population into smaller groups and selecting samples from each?

Multi-stage sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-probability sampling?

The sample is selected based on the researcher's judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of stratified random sampling?

To group similar characteristics together Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling involves selecting participants because they happen to be in the right place at the right time?

Convenience sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of dividing a population into strata in stratified sampling?

To reduce cost and improve efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling involves selecting a few participants who then suggest others?

Snowball sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of judgment sampling method?

Selection based on the judgment of the researcher Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of quota sampling?

Reduces cost and improves efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling is used when the population is divided into smaller groups or strata?

Stratified sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a main limitation of non-probability sampling?

Biased sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of simple random sampling?

Ensures a representative sample Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling involves selecting participants based on ease of obtaining them?

Convenience sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of simple random sampling in a homogeneous population?

Known and equal chance of selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of non-probability sampling?

The researcher has control over the sample selection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of non-probability sampling involves selecting a sample based on the ease of obtaining them?

Convenience sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of dividing a population into smaller groups in stratified random sampling?

To ensure equal representation of subgroups Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling is used when the population is divided into smaller groups or strata?

Stratified random sampling Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling involves selecting a sample based on the judgment of the researcher?

Judgment sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of multi-stage sampling?

Involves multiple stages of sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of quota sampling?

Is a quick and cost-effective method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of dividing a population into homogeneous groups in cluster sampling?

To ensure the sample is representative of the population Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using stratified sampling over other probability sampling methods?

It is easier to implement in practical situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between multi-stage sampling and stratified sampling?

Multi-stage sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups based on similarity, while stratified sampling involves dividing the population into homogeneous groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of cluster sampling?

The more homogeneous the cluster chosen, the more imprecise the sample results Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of convenience sampling?

It is a type of non-probability sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of judgment sampling?

It involves selecting a sample based on the judgment of the researcher Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using multi-stage sampling?

It facilitates information from various areas and groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between cluster sampling and stratified sampling?

Cluster sampling involves dividing the population into subgroups based on similarity, while stratified sampling involves dividing the population into homogeneous groups Signup and view all the answers

What is a major limitation of judgment sampling?

Subjectivity enters in the selection process Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of quota sampling?

The interviewer has discretion in selecting the sample Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling involves selecting a few participants who then suggest others?

Network/Snowball sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of convenience sampling?

It involves selecting participants based on ease of obtaining them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between probability and non-probability sampling?

Probability sampling ensures representativeness, non-probability sampling does not Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of non-probability sampling that relies on the researcher's judgment?

Judgment sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of quota sampling?

It is less expensive Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of volunteer sampling?

It uses volunteers who participate in the research Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-Probability Sampling Techniques

Judgment Sampling Method: requires a judgment or an "educated guess" on the part of the interviewer as to who should represent the population, which can lead to subjectivity and certain members having a smaller or no chance of selection.
Volunteer Sampling: researcher uses only people who volunteer to participate in the research.
Quota Sampling Methods: interviewers are given quotas to be filled from different strata, with some restrictions on how they are to be filled, but the samples do not possess the characteristic of random samples.
Network/Snowball Sampling: researcher selects a few participants, who then suggest others who may be willing to participate.
Snowball/Referral Sampling: an initial group of respondents is selected, usually at random, and then asked to identify others who belong to the target population of interest.

Probability Sampling Techniques

Each sampling unit has the same probability of being selected, and the law of chance alone decides which individual unit in the "parent" population will be selected.
Simple Random Sampling: each and every unit of the population has an equal chance of being selected, and the probability of being selected is "known and equal" for all members of the population.
Methods of Simple Random Sampling: Blind Draw Method, Random Numbers Method, and Lottery Method.

Advantages of Simple Random Sampling

Known and equal chance of selection
Easy method when there is an electronic database
No technical knowledge required
Basic listening and recording skills are sufficient
Can be used for large scale surveys

Multi-Stage Random Sampling

Sampling procedures carried out in several stages using random sampling techniques
Applicable for large scale surveys
Involves dividing the population into smaller units, such as states, cities, urban and rural areas, and then selecting a random sample from each unit.

Non-Probability Sampling

Convenience Sampling: researcher selects "units" to be included based on ease of obtaining them or simple availability.
Convenience Sampling Method: samples drawn at the convenience of the interviewer, often selecting respondents who happen to be in the right place at the right time.

Stratified Sampling

Divides the population into homogeneous groups or strata based on characteristics such as age, socioeconomic divisions, nationality, religion, and educational achievements.
Random or systematic samples of predetermined size are obtained from each group (stratum) to make the sample more representative.

Cluster Sampling

Divides the population into groups (clusters), and a random sample of clusters is selected based on a probability sampling technique.
Either all elements are included in the sample (one-stage) or a sample of elements is drawn probabilistically (two-stage).
Advantages: consumes less time and cost, ease of implementation, and does not require a list of all members of the universe.
Disadvantage: cluster specification error, which increases if the clusters are not homogeneous.

Multi-Stage Sampling

Combination of one or more methods described above.
Population is divided into multiple clusters, and then these clusters are further divided and grouped into various subgroups (strata) based on similarity.
One or more clusters can be randomly selected from each stratum, and this process continues until the cluster can’t be divided anymore.

Non-Probability Sampling

Convenience Sampling: researcher selects units based on ease of obtaining them or simple availability.
Disadvantages: small loss in sampling precision and potential “periodicity” problems.

Probability Sampling

Each sampling unit has an equal probability of being selected based on the law of chance.
Methods include simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, systematic sampling, cluster random sampling, and multi-stage sampling.

Simple Random Sampling

Each unit of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
Methods include blind draw, random numbers method, and lottery method.
Advantages: known and equal chance of selection, easy method when there is an electronic database, and no technical knowledge required.

Judgment Sampling Method

Samples that require a judgment or an “educated guess” on the part of the interviewer as to who should represent the population.
Disadvantages: subjectivity enters in, and certain members of the population will have a smaller or no chance of selection compared to others.

Volunteer Sampling

Researcher uses only people who volunteer to participate in the research.

Quota Sampling Methods

Interviewers are given quotas to be filled from different strata, with some restrictions on how they are to be filled.
Disadvantages: samples do not possess the characteristic of random samples.

Network/Snowball Sampling

Researcher selects a few participants, who then suggest others who may be willing to participate.

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Learn about judgment sampling method, a technique used to select samples that require a judgment or an educated guess on the part of the interviewer. This method involves asking informed individuals to suggest who should be in the sample.