Sampling methods

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sampling
asking a smaller, representative group in order to find out the opinions of a larger group
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random
where everyone in the population has an equal chance of being included in the survey
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quota
where the no. and characteristics of people surveyed are deliberately matched to the actual population
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stratified
where the population is divided into smaller groups, which are the ones most likely to be interested in the product
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cluster
where a particular group is included, hopefully reflecting the views of the whole population, when info. about the population is incomplete
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systematic
where a set formula is used (e.g. every tenth person) to select the people involved in the research
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convenience
where any non-scientific method is used to help the speed of response and lower the cost of it
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where everyone in the population has an equal chance of being included in the survey

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random

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where the no. and characteristics of people surveyed are deliberately matched to the actual population

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where the population is divided into smaller groups, which are the ones most likely to be interested in the product

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where a particular group is included, hopefully reflecting the views of the whole population, when info. about the population is incomplete

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