W: 9-10 Selecting a Sample

In this chapter you will learn about:

  • The differences between sampling in qualitative and quantitative rese
  • Definitions of sampling terminology
  • The theoretical basis for sampling
  • Factors affecting the inferences drawn from a sample
  • Different types of sampling including:
  1. Random/probability sampling designs
  2. Non-random/non-probability sampling designs
  3. The ‘mixed’ sampling design
  • The calculation of sample size
  • The concept of saturation point
     

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