Samples and Pilot Studies (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is the target population in sociological research?
What is the target population in sociological research?
The entire group researchers want to study
Why do researchers use samples instead of studying entire populations?
Why do researchers use samples instead of studying entire populations?
Time, money and accessibility constraints
What is a sampling frame?
What is a sampling frame?
The list from which sample is selected
What is the key feature of random sampling?
What is the key feature of random sampling?
Every person has equal selection chance
How does stratified random sampling work?
How does stratified random sampling work?
Dividing into categories then sampling
In stratified sampling, if BME groups are 10% of the population, what % should be in the sample?
In stratified sampling, if BME groups are 10% of the population, what % should be in the sample?
10%
What does systematic sampling involve?
What does systematic sampling involve?
Selecting every nth person from a list
What is the key process in multi-stage sampling?
What is the key process in multi-stage sampling?
Selecting samples from other samples
When is snowball sampling traditionally used?
When is snowball sampling traditionally used?
For hard-to-reach groups
What is a main limitation of snowball sampling?
What is a main limitation of snowball sampling?
Researchers can't control who's recommended
What is the purpose of purposive sampling?
What is the purpose of purposive sampling?
To test specific hypotheses deliberately
What is the main purpose of conducting pilot studies?
What is the main purpose of conducting pilot studies?
To test if research methods will work