Sampling Procedure
Sampling Procedure
Convenience Sampling
Judgmental Sampling
Judgmental sampling is more commonly known as purposive
sampling. In this type of sampling, subjects are chosen to be part of
the sample with a specific purpose in mind. With judgmental
sampling, the researcher believes that some subjects are more fit for
the research compared to other individuals. This is the reason why
they are purposively chosen as subjects.
When to Use Non-Probability Sampling
This type of sampling can be used when demonstrating that a particular trait
exists in the population.
It can also be used when the researcher aims to do a qualitative, pilot or
exploratory study.
It can be used when randomization is impossible like when the population is
almost limitless.
It can be used when the research does not aim to generate results that will be
used to create generalizations pertaining to the entire population.
It is also useful when the researcher has limited budget, time and workforce.
This technique can also be used in an initial study which will be carried out
again using a randomized, probability sampling.
Probability Sampling
Simple random sampling is the easiest form of probability sampling. All the
researcher needs to do is assure that all the members of the population are
included in the list and then randomly select the desired number of subjects.
There are a lot of methods to do this. It can be as mechanical as picking
strips of paper with names written on it from a hat while the researcher is
blindfolded or it can be as easy as using a computer software to do the
random selection for you.
Stratified Random Sampling