Purposive Sampling: Definition, application, advantages and disadvantages

purposive sampling

Purposive sampling also known as judgmental, selective, or subjective sampling, reflects a group of sampling techniques that rely on the judgment of the researcher. Unlike random sampling, where researchers give each individual an equal selection chance, purposive sampling involves selecting individuals who can provide valuable insights into the research topic. This sampling procedure is always … Read more

Quota Sampling: Difition, application, advantages and disadvantages

quota sampling

Quota sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where in the assembled sample has the same proportions of individuals as the entire population with respect to known characteristics, traits, or focused phenomenon. This sampling procedure is completely opposite to probability sampling. Researchers then select participants from each quota to ensure representation. Unlike random sampling, quota sampling … Read more

Convenience Sampling: Definition, application, advantages and disadvantages

convenience sampling

Convenience Sampling is a special kind of Non-Probability sampling, where sample will be choose randomly from population and there have also unrestricted term. For example, standing at a mall or a grocery store and asking people to answer questions would be an example of a convenience sample. There are no other criteria to the sampling method. But … Read more

Non probability sampling methods with application, Advantages and Disadvantages

non probability sampling

The process of selecting a sample from a population  without using statistical probability theory is called non probability sampling. For example, Lets say that a university has roughly 10000 students. These 10000 students are our population (N). Each of the 10000 students is known as a unit, but its hardly possible to get known and … Read more

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