PR1 Q2/4 W2

What does the term "sample" refer to in research?

• The complete group of people, animals, or objects with the same characteristics

• The method or process of selecting respondents

• A portion or part of the population that represents the population

• Individuals or groups of people who serve as sources of information

What is the purpose of sampling in research?

• To describe the sampling procedure and sample

• To determine the sample size based on data saturation

• To select respondents for data collection

• To divide the population into specific groups for targeted study

What is a "population" in research?

• The complete group of people, animals, or objects with the same characteristics

• A portion or part of the population that represents the population

• The method or process of selecting respondents

• Individuals or groups of people who serve as sources of information

Who are the "respondents" in research?

• The complete group of people, animals, or objects with the same characteristics

• The method or process of selecting respondents

• A portion or part of the population that represents the population

• Individuals or groups of people who serve as sources of information

What does the term "sampling frame" mean?

• The complete group of people, animals, or objects with the same characteristics

• The method or process of selecting respondents

• A portion or part of the population that represents the population

• The list of members of a population from where the sample is obtained

Which step is involved in sampling for qualitative research?

• Compute sample size

• Identify the population of interest

• Determine the sample size based on data saturation

• Choose a sampling frame

What is the advantage of using a sampling procedure in research?

• Manageability

• Cost savings

• Accuracy

• All of the above

Which sampling method allows for equal chance selection and assessment of sampling error?

• Simple random sampling

• Systematic random sampling

• Stratified random sampling

• Cluster sampling

How is simple random sampling performed?

• Select every nth term from a list

• Divide the population into smaller groups and select members from each stratum

• Select respondents in clusters based on geographical proximity

• Assign numbers and draw the sample using a lottery or fish bowl method

What does systematic random sampling involve?

• Select every nth term from a list

• Divide the population into smaller groups and select members from each stratum

• Select respondents in clusters based on geographical proximity

• Assign numbers and draw the sample using a lottery or fish bowl method