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Which of the following best defines 'Sampling'?
Which of the following best defines 'Sampling'?
- The presentation of research findings
- The formulation of research hypotheses
- The process of selecting a representative group from a larger population (correct)
- The analysis of collected data
What is the primary purpose of 'Sampling' in research?
What is the primary purpose of 'Sampling' in research?
- To eliminate the need for data analysis
- To draw conclusions about a larger population based on a smaller sample (correct)
- To ensure that the collected data is biased
- To make data collection more convenient
Which of the following is a common misconception about 'Sampling'?
Which of the following is a common misconception about 'Sampling'?
- It involves analyzing all available data (correct)
- It has no impact on the validity of research findings
- It always results in biased outcomes
- It is unnecessary in the research process
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Study Notes
What is Sampling?
- Sampling refers to the process of selecting a subset of individuals or cases from a larger population, called a sample, to represent the entire population.
Purpose of Sampling
- The primary purpose of sampling is to enable researchers to make inferences about a larger population based on a smaller, more manageable group of participants.
Common Misconception about Sampling
- A common misconception is that a larger sample size is always better, whereas in reality, a large sample size does not necessarily guarantee accuracy or representativeness.
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