Sampling Techniques Quiz

What is self-selected sampling also known as?

• Convenience sampling

• Volunteer sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Random sampling

Which sampling technique uses a pre-existing sample?

• Purposive sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Opportunity sampling

• Random sampling

What is a key characteristic of random sampling?

• Everyone has an equal chance of being selected

• It is always representative of the target population

• It requires a small sample size

• It is the easiest method to implement

What does purposive sampling focus on?

• Convenience of access to participants

• Equal representation of all groups

• Specific traits of participants

• Random selection of participants

What is snowball sampling primarily used for?

• To gather a random sample from a large population

• To ensure equal representation of all demographics

• To create a sample based on convenience

• To find participants from hard-to-reach groups

What does stratified sampling aim to reflect?

• The sub-groups within a target population

• The convenience of participant access

• The traits of a specific individual

• The random selection of participants

In random sampling, what is the purpose of putting names back into the hat?

• To ensure everyone has an equal chance of being chosen

• To make the process faster

• To create a larger sample size

• To avoid bias in selection

Which of the following is a disadvantage of opportunity sampling?

• It is time-consuming

• It is difficult to implement

• It may not be representative of the target population

• It requires extensive planning

What is the main goal of stratified sampling?

• To simplify the sampling process

• To create a sample that is easy to access

• To ensure all groups are represented proportionally

• To find participants with specific traits

What is the main advantage of snowball sampling?

• It builds trust with participants

• It is the easiest method to implement

• It is the most random method of sampling

• It guarantees a large sample size