SAMPLING

TECHNIQUE
USED IN SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
 what is sip?
A Science Investigatory Project (SIP) uses the
scientific method to study and test an idea about
how something works. It involves researching a
topic, formulating a working theory (or
hypothesis) that can be tested, conducting the
experiment, and recording and reporting the
results.
 RANDOM SAMPLING
Individuals or elements are selected from
the population at random, giving each
member an equal chance of being chosen.
This method helps in reducing bias and
ensuring representativeness if the
population is large and diverse.
 RANDOM SAMPLING
Research Question: "What are the attitudes and perceptions of STEM students
towards online learning platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic?"

Sampling Method: Simple Random Sampling

Explanation: In this investigatory project, the researcher aims to explore the

attitudes and perceptions of STEM students towards online learning platforms
during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure that every STEM student has an
equal chance of being included in the study, the researcher opts for simple
random sampling.
 stratified sampling

The population is divided into subgroups or

strata based on certain characteristics, and then
random samples are drawn from each stratum.
This method ensures representation from
different segments of the population.
 stratified SAMPLING
Research Question: "What is the proficiency level of STEM students in
different mathematics concepts across different grade levels?"

Sampling Method: Stratified Sampling

Explanation: In this investigatory project, the researcher aims to assess the

proficiency level of STEM students in various mathematics concepts across
different grade levels. To ensure that each grade level is adequately
represented and to account for potential differences in proficiency levels,
the researcher opts for stratified sampling.
 cluster sampling

random sampling wherein population is

divided into clusters or groups and then the
clusters are randomly selected. All elements of
the clusters randomly selected are considered
the samples of the study.
 cluster sampling
Research Question: "What are the academic achievements and learning outcomes
of STEM students across different schools within a STEM-focused district?"
Sampling Method: Cluster Sampling
Explanation: In this investigatory project, the researcher aims to assess the
academic achievements and learning outcomes of STEM students across different
schools within a STEM-focused district. To efficiently sample from a diverse range
of schools, the researcher opts for cluster sampling. Here's how the researcher
might implement the cluster sampling method:
 systematic sampling

is a random sampling that uses a list of all the

elements in the population and then elements
are being selected based on the kth consistent
intervals. To get the kth interval, divide the
population size by the sample size.
 SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
Research Question: "What are the career aspirations and goals of STEM
students across different academic years within a university?"

Sampling Method: Systematic Sampling

Explanation: In this investigatory project, the researcher aims to explore

the career aspirations and goals of STEM students across various
academic years within a university. To systematically select participants
from different academic years, the researcher opts for systematic
sampling.
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