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What is the main focus of optimum allocation in sampling?
Which sampling method is a further development of the principle of cluster sampling?
What is the advantage of using multi-stage sampling?
What is introduced in multi-stage sampling due to the unequal size of some of the selected sub-samples?
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What is the key distinguishing feature between probability and non-probability sampling methods?
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Which of the following is an example of non-probability sampling method?
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What is the purpose of using 5-stage sampling in large-scale surveys?
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What is the first step in the example of 5-stage sampling given in the text?
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How many zones were selected randomly in the example given in the text?
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Study Notes
Non-Probability Sampling Methods
- Non-probability sampling methods do not rely on probability to select a sample from the population.
- There are four types of non-probability sampling methods:
- Convenience Sampling
- Judgment Sampling
- Referral Sampling
- Quota Sampling
Convenience Sampling
- Convenience samples are drawn at the convenience of the interviewer.
- The most convenient areas to a researcher are often "high traffic" areas such as shopping or busy pedestrian areas.
- The selection of the place and prospective respondents is subjective rather than objective.
- Certain members of the population are automatically eliminated from the sampling process.
Judgment Sampling
- Judgment samples require the judgment or an "educated guess" as who should represent the population.
- Often, the researcher or an individual with knowledge about the population chooses those individuals they feel constitute the sample.
- Judgment sampling is often used in focus group studies.
Referral Sampling
- Referral sampling, also known as "snow ball samples", requires respondents to provide the names of additional respondents.
- The sample list begins with a short list of sample units that is smaller than the total sample desired.
- Referral sampling is most appropriate when there is a limited and disappointingly short sample frame and when respondents can provide the names of others who would qualify for the survey.
Quota Sampling
- Quota sampling establishes a specific quota for various types of individuals to be interviewed.
- The quotas are determined through the application of the research objectives and are defined by key characteristics used to identify the population.
- A field worker is provided with screening criteria that classify the potential respondent into a particular quota cell.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Sampling Methods
- Developing a sample plan involves a logical sequence of steps to draw and ultimately arrive at the final sample.
- The sample plan may focus on optimizing costs, precision, or both precision and costs.
5-Stage (Multi Stage) Sampling
- 5-stage sampling is a further development of the principle of cluster sampling.
- It is used in large-scale surveys for a more comprehensive investigation.
- The researcher may use two, three, or four stage sampling, depending on the complexity of the study.
- Multi-stage sampling is comparatively convenient, less time-consuming, and less expensive, but may introduce element sample bias due to the unequal size of some of the selected sub-samples.
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Learn about different types of non-probability sampling methods, including convenience, judgment, referral, and quota sampling. Understand the characteristics and examples of each method.
