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What is the main purpose of sampling in research?
Which term refers to all individuals (or lab specimen) in which we may be interested and to which we want the study results to extrapolate to?
What is the aim of ensuring the sample is representative of the population?
In research, what does 'cutting the population down to a manageable and representative size' refer to?
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What is the subset of the population that we are able to study called?
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Which stage of research involves identifying appropriate methods to conduct the research?
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Which sampling method is used to recruit participants from a small, inaccessible population or those who are difficult to identify in large numbers?
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What is a disadvantage of snowball sampling?
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What is the main difference between purposive sampling and convenience sampling?
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What type of bias occurs when there is a systematic tendency to include/exclude individuals or certain groups in the sample?
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In which type of bias is there a significant difference between those who participated and those who did not participate in a study?
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What is the purpose of systematic sampling?
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What refers to unexpected, systematic variation in research findings?
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Which method involves random selection of samples, such as simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling?
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What is the simplest method of sampling with each unit having an equal chance of being selected?
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Which method involves the selection of every nth unit and requires a complete list of the population?
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What divides the population into subgroups and ensures consistent distribution with the population?
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When is non-probability sampling useful?
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What is convenience sampling based on?
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What does MHRA require for assessing the quality of medicinal products on the market?
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Why is sample size estimation important?
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What type of studies may require larger sample sizes due to higher dropout rates?
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Which method involves smaller sample sizes for research?
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Study Notes
- Sampling and bias are crucial aspects to consider when appraising quantitative studies.
- Bias refers to unexpected, systematic variation in research findings, which can lead to estimates above or below the population value.
- Regulatory authorities, such as the MHRA, require sampling plans to assess the quality of medicinal products on the market.
- Pharmaceutical companies may want to check dose uniformity of a powder mixture (API + excipients) by sampling the blend.
- Sample size estimation is important to ensure generalizability of results, allocate resources, and ensure detection of effects.
- Cross-over designs require smaller sample sizes, while longitudinal studies may require larger ones due to higher dropout rates.
- Probability sampling aims for objectivity and involves random selection of samples, e.g., simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified random sampling, and cluster sampling.
- Simple random sampling is the simplest method, with each unit having an equal chance of being selected.
- Systematic sampling involves selection of every nth unit and requires a complete list of the population.
- Stratified random sampling divides the population into subgroups and ensures consistent distribution with the population.
- Cluster sampling divides the population into clusters and selects clusters randomly.
- Non-probability sampling is useful when a truly random sample is not possible.
- Convenience sampling is selected based on availability, while quota sampling is a form of stratified sampling with non-random selection.
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Test your knowledge on research methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis. Explore the definition of terms such as sample, population, and sampling, as well as types of sampling bias. Understand the stages of research, from identifying the need for research to writing a research report.