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    This document describes different sampling techniques used in research studies and outlines their advantages and disadvantages. Simple random sampling selects subjects randomly from the entire population and is ideal but not always practical. Stratified random sampling divides the population into identifiable groups and then randomly samples from each group, ensuring representation of specific subgroups. Cluster sampling randomly selects clusters of subjects, such as groups from different institutions, to sample from. Stage sampling combines cluster and random sampling techniques. Purposive sampling handpicks subjects based on specific characteristics to ensure balance between groups. Quota sampling selects subjects to fill quotas on certain characteristics. Snowball sampling relies on subjects identifying additional subjects. Volunteer, accidental, and convenience sampling are inexpensive but can be highly unrepresentative.

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    This document describes different sampling techniques used in research studies and outlines their advantages and disadvantages. Simple random sampling selects subjects randomly from the entire population and is ideal but not always practical. Stratified random sampling divides the population into identifiable groups and then randomly samples from each group, ensuring representation of specific subgroups. Cluster sampling randomly selects clusters of subjects, such as groups from different institutions, to sample from. Stage sampling combines cluster and random sampling techniques. Purposive sampling handpicks subjects based on specific characteristics to ensure balance between groups. Quota sampling selects subjects to fill quotas on certain characteristics. Snowball sampling relies on subjects identifying additional subjects. Volunteer, accidental, and convenience sampling are inexpensive but can be highly unrepresentative.

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    This document describes different sampling techniques used in research studies and outlines their advantages and disadvantages. Simple random sampling selects subjects randomly from the entire population and is ideal but not always practical. Stratified random sampling divides the population into identifiable groups and then randomly samples from each group, ensuring representation of specific subgroups. Cluster sampling randomly selects clusters of subjects, such as groups from different institutions, to sample from. Stage sampling combines cluster and random sampling techniques. Purposive sampling handpicks subjects based on specific characteristics to ensure balance between groups. Quota sampling selects subjects to fill quotas on certain characteristics. Snowball sampling relies on subjects identifying additional subjects. Volunteer, accidental, and convenience sampling are inexpensive but can be highly unrepresentative.

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    Sampling techniques: Advantages and

    disadvantages
    Techniqu
    e
    Simple
    random

    Descriptions

    Advantages

    Disadvantages

    Random sample
    from whole
    population

    Highly representative
    if all subjects
    participate; the ideal

    Stratified
    random

    Random sample
    from identifiable
    groups (strata),
    subgroups, etc.

    Cluster

    Random samples
    of successive
    clusters of subjects
    (e.g., by
    institution) until
    small groups are
    chosen as units

    Stage

    Combination of
    cluster (randomly
    selecting clusters)
    and random or
    stratified random
    sampling of
    individuals

    Purposive

    Hand-pick subjects
    on the basis of
    specific
    characteristics

    Can ensure that


    specific groups are
    represented, even
    proportionally, in the
    sample(s) (e.g., by
    gender), by selecting
    individuals from
    strata list
    Possible to select
    randomly when no
    single list of
    population members
    exists, but local lists
    do; data collected on
    groups may avoid
    introduction of
    confounding by
    isolating members
    Can make up
    probability sample by
    random at stages and
    within groups;
    possible to select
    random sample when
    population lists are
    very localized
    Ensures balance of
    group sizes when
    multiple groups are to
    be selected

    Not possible without


    complete list of
    population members;
    potentially uneconomical
    to achieve; can be
    disruptive to isolate
    members from a group;
    time-scale may be too
    long, data/sample could
    change
    More complex, requires
    greater effort than
    simple random; strata
    must be carefully
    defined

    Quota

    Select individuals
    as they come to fill
    a quota by
    characteristics

    Ensures selection of
    adequate numbers of
    subjects with
    appropriate

    Clusters in a level must


    be equivalent and some
    natural ones are not for
    essential characteristics
    (e.g., geographic:
    numbers equal, but
    unemployment rates
    differ)
    Complex, combines
    limitations of cluster and
    stratified random
    sampling

    Samples are not easily


    defensible as being
    representative of
    populations due to
    potential subjectivity of
    researcher
    Not possible to prove
    that the sample is
    representative of
    designated population

    Snowball

    Volunteer,
    accidental,
    convenien
    ce

    proportional to
    populations
    Subjects with
    desired traits or
    characteristics
    give names of
    further
    appropriate
    subjects
    Either asking for
    volunteers, or the
    consequence of not
    all those selected
    finally
    participating, or a
    set of subjects who
    just happen to be
    available

    characteristics
    Possible to include
    members of groups
    where no lists or
    identifiable clusters
    even exist (e.g., drug
    abusers, criminals)

    No way of knowing
    whether the sample is
    representative of the
    population

    Inexpensive way of
    ensuring sufficient
    numbers of a study

    Can be highly
    unrepresentative

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