Purposeful Sampling Quiz
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Which sampling method involves the researcher using their judgment to select the sample for a specific purpose?

  • Stratified sampling
  • Purposive sampling (correct)
  • Convenience sampling
  • Simple Random Sample

What is another term for purposive sampling?

  • Random sampling
  • Judgment sampling (correct)
  • Stratified sampling
  • Convenience sampling

If a researcher wants to study all of the foreign-born children/students in a specific city, which sampling method would they most likely use?

  • Simple Random Sample
  • Stratified sampling
  • Convenience sampling
  • Purposive sampling (correct)

Which sampling method ensures that each subject in the population has an equal chance of being selected?

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Study Notes

Sampling Methods

  • Purposive sampling involves selecting a sample based on the researcher's judgment for a specific purpose.
  • Another term for purposive sampling is selective sampling.
  • When a researcher wants to study a specific group or subset of the population, such as all foreign-born children/students in a specific city, they would most likely use census sampling.
  • Probability sampling ensures that each subject in the population has an equal chance of being selected, which is a key characteristic of this method.

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Test your knowledge on purposive sampling, a research technique where the researcher intentionally selects a sample based on their judgment and specific purpose. Learn about its advantages and disadvantages, and understand how it differs from other sampling methods. Take the quiz now!

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