Research Methodology: Sampling Techniques

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What is the primary focus of the data gathering procedure?

Analyzing data using statistical techniques

Collecting data at the right time (correct)

Ensuring voluntary participation and informed consent

Developing a research instrument

What is the purpose of a research instrument?

To analyze data using statistical techniques

To collect, measure, and analyze data related to research interests (correct)

To develop a data gathering procedure

To ensure voluntary participation and informed consent

Which stage of data collection involves administering the survey to participants?

Orientation

Research instrument development

Data analysis

Administration (correct)

What is the primary goal of thematic analysis?

To find themes in a set of qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

What does frequency measure in a dataset?

The number of cases that fall within each class Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bar graph?

To present categorical data with rectangular bars Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a findings chapter in a research report?

To provide insights into the effectiveness or impact of the program being evaluated Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling method is used when a list of names is divided into subgroups and then simple random sampling is applied to each subgroup?

Stratified Random Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of probability sampling methods?

Sampling is done based on a random mechanism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a recommendations chapter in a research report?

To suggest improvements to the research process or program Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling method involves selecting a sample of clusters, and then selecting all elements from the chosen clusters?

Cluster Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a findings chapter and a conclusions chapter in a research report?

The findings chapter presents the answers, while the conclusions chapter interprets the findings Signup and view all the answers

What does Multi-Stage Sampling refer to?

A procedure that moves through a series of stages from more inclusive to the less inclusive sampling units Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Multi-Stage Sampling?

To move through a series of stages from more inclusive to the less inclusive sampling units Signup and view all the answers

In Multi-Stage Sampling, what happens in each stage?

The sample is divided into smaller units Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using Multi-Stage Sampling?

It provides a more representative sample Signup and view all the answers

How does Multi-Stage Sampling differ from other sampling techniques?

It moves through a series of stages from more inclusive to the less inclusive units Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Multi-Stage Sampling and Cluster Sampling?

There is no difference Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of the data gathering procedure?

What is the purpose of a research instrument?

Which stage of data collection involves administering the survey to participants?

What is the primary goal of thematic analysis?

What does frequency measure in a dataset?

What is the purpose of a bar graph?

What is the primary purpose of a findings chapter in a research report?

What type of sampling method is used when a list of names is divided into subgroups and then simple random sampling is applied to each subgroup?

What is the primary characteristic of probability sampling methods?

What is the purpose of a recommendations chapter in a research report?

What type of sampling method involves selecting a sample of clusters, and then selecting all elements from the chosen clusters?

What is the primary difference between a findings chapter and a conclusions chapter in a research report?

What does Multi-Stage Sampling refer to?

What is the primary goal of Multi-Stage Sampling?

In Multi-Stage Sampling, what happens in each stage?

What is an advantage of using Multi-Stage Sampling?

How does Multi-Stage Sampling differ from other sampling techniques?

What is the main difference between Multi-Stage Sampling and Cluster Sampling?

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