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Which of the following is NOT a technique of sampling mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of sample design?
Why is sampling used in practice?
What is a primary source of data?
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What is the purpose of a questionnaire in the context of sampling?
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Study Notes
Sampling Techniques
- Identify various sampling techniques: stratified sampling, cluster sampling, random sampling, systematic sampling.
- Recognize that one of the options presented does not qualify as a sampling technique.
Purpose of Sample Design
- Sample design aims to create a strategy for selecting units from a population to obtain accurate and representative data.
- Effective sample design helps minimize bias and ensures that findings can be generalized to the larger population.
Practical Use of Sampling
- Sampling is used to reduce costs and time associated with data collection.
- It allows researchers to gather insights without surveying an entire population, thus increasing efficiency in research processes.
Primary Source of Data
- A primary source of data is information collected firsthand for a specific research purpose, often through interviews, surveys, or experiments.
- This type of data is original and offers direct evidence pertinent to the research topic.
Purpose of Questionnaire in Sampling
- A questionnaire serves as a tool to gather structured information from respondents during sampling.
- It helps to capture data efficiently, facilitating analysis and interpretation of results while ensuring consistency in responses.
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Description
Test your knowledge on research methodologies and sampling techniques with this quiz from Amity Institute of Technology. Topics covered include techniques of sampling, random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, multistage sampling, primary and secondary sources of data, and design of questionnaires. Put your skills to the test and see how well you understand these important concepts in research.
