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Sampling Methods - Coggle Diagram
Sampling Methods
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3) Random sample
Definition: A sample in which all members of the target population have an equal chance of being part of the study
Method 1: access a database of names, put them all in a hat, draw out names and those you choose become participants
Method 2: access a database of names, give each a number, use random number generator to generate numbers and use the corresponding names as participants
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(-) freak sample could occur (when people with rare characteristics all get pulled out for the study)
4) Snowball sample
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Method: find one member of the target population and ask them to recruit their friends who have similar characteristics
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