& testbook.com Tea Mc ar Start Complete Exam Preparation rE .od ocd f — MasterClasses Cres ea ig a Tt Download App Question PRC g Rea View this Question Online > Identify the probability sampling procedures from the following: A. Quota sampling B. Stratified sampling C. Dimensional sampling D. Cluster sampling E. Systematic sampling Choose the correct answer from the option given below: This question was previously asked in oa ae Haden sz shift 1 View all UGC NET Papers > 1. A.BandC only 2. B,CandD only 3. B,DandE only 4. C,Dand E only Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : B, D and E only Detailed Solution‘Sampling: The concept of sampling involves selecting a portion (sample) from a bigger group (the sampling population). There are three methods of sampling in research: 1. Random/Probability Sampling 2. Non-random/Non-probability Sampling 3. ‘Mixed’ Sampling Random/Probability Sampling: In this type, each element in the population has an equal and independent chance of selection in the sample. 1. Simple Random Sampling: It is the most popular of the probability sampling methods. The idea of randomization implies that sample selection is independent of human judgment. 2. Stratified Random Sampling: It combines randomization with stratification. Here, the population is divided into strata, the population within each stratum is homogeneous with respect to the characteristic based on which it is being stratified and such characteristics must be identifiable in the study population (e.g. age, income, sex, etc.) 3. Cluster Sampling: It is based on the ability of the researcher to divide the sampling population into groups, called clusters and then to select elements within each cluster, using the simple random sampling technique. It is appropriate when the population is large 4. Systematic sampling - It is also called sequence random sampling. In which the first sample will be random and based on the first selection of sample rest are selected. In this method order of all the units in the sampling frame are based on some variable and every unit on the list is selected. Gaps between elements or units are equal and constant which means there is periodicity order. F¥ additional Information ‘Types of Non-Random/Non-Probability Sampling Designs: These designs do not operate on the principle of randomization rather these are used when the number of elements in the population is either unknown or cannot be individually identified 1. Accidental Sampling: It is also based upon convenience in accessing the sampling population People who are unwilling to provide data are simply ignored and the researcher moves to the next person until he/she meets somebody who is willing to be a participant. You stop collecting data when you reach the required number of respondents you decided to have in your sample. 2. Judgment/Purposive Sampling: The primary consideration in purposive sampling is the researcher's judgment as to who can provide the best information to achieve the objectives of your study. The researcher will only go to those people who in his opinion is likely to have the required information and will be willing to share it. 3. Snowball Sampling: It is also called network or chain referral sampling. To start with, the researcher identifies a small number of respondents having a set of characteristics of interest to the researcher. After collecting the required data from those respondents, the same respondents are asked to identify others having the same characteristics set. E.g,, collecting data from drug addicts, rape victims, ete. 4. Quota Sampling: The researcher is guided by some visible characteristic, such as gender or race, of the study population that is of interest to him. The sample is selected from a location that is convenient and easily accessible to the researcher and whenever a person with this visible relevant characteristic is seen that person is asked to participate in the study. 5. Dimensional Sampling: It is an extension of quota sampling where the researcher takes into account several characteristics such as gender, residence, education, etc. and ensures that there is at least one individual in the study representing each of the chosen characteristics.