This usually involves the sociologist selecting the research subjects randomly from a list of names or addresses called a ‘sampling frame’.
Random sampling
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Involves randomly choosing a number between one and ten, say seven, then picking out every tenth number, e.g. 7, 17, 27, 37
Systematic random
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Involves dividing the research population into a number of different sampling frames and then using systematic random sampling to select the group that will be the research sample
Stratified random
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The research decides how many of each category of person should be included in a sample and goes out looking for these people until the sample is done
Quota
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Choosing individuals or cases that fit the nature of the research
Purposive
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Making the most of situations or opportunities in which the research population is likely
Opportunity
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This involves finding and interviewing a person that fits the research needs and then asking them to suggest someone else who might be willing to take part
Snowball
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Variation of snowball
Volunteer
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Card 2
Front
Involves randomly choosing a number between one and ten, say seven, then picking out every tenth number, e.g. 7, 17, 27, 37
Back
Systematic random
Card 3
Front
Involves dividing the research population into a number of different sampling frames and then using systematic random sampling to select the group that will be the research sample
Back
Card 4
Front
The research decides how many of each category of person should be included in a sample and goes out looking for these people until the sample is done
Back
Card 5
Front
Choosing individuals or cases that fit the nature of the research
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