SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

Probability sampling techniques are a set of methods used in statistics to select a sample

from a larger population. These techniques ensure that each member of the population has an

equal chance of being included in the sample, which allows for generalisation of the findings to

the entire population. (Nikolopoulou, 2022). More specifically, simple random sampling was

used to gather samples for the population of the local communities in Brgy. Katwiran 1 at Baco,

Oriental Mindoro.

After determining the minimal number of respondents needed for the study based on the

apriori analysis of power, The researchers will randomly choose locals to complete the survey

questionnaire. However, before proceeding to answer, a confirmation question will be asked

first. Specifically, "Do you regularly use charcoal for cooking or grilling purposes?" If the

answer is "yes," a randomly chosen local may proceed to answer the questionnaire. On the other

hand, if a respondent does not often use charcoal, researchers would choose another respondent

at random again. The said questionnaire will be answered after the final days of the experimental

study are finished.

This procedure is necessary to guarantee that the information obtained from the

respondents is legitimate, trustworthy, and capable of producing the desired results that the

researchers had in mind for the investigation.