Deck 9: Sampling in Quantitative Research

Question 1

A sampling frame is the listing of all units in the population from which the sample will be selected.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A probability sample is a sample that has been selected using non-random selection.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Sampling error is the difference between a sample and population from which it is selected.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following is not a source of sampling bias?

A) If a non-probability or non-random method is used
B) If the sampling frame is inadequate
C) If the interviewer has biased views
D) If the sample members refuse to participate or cannot be contacted, in other words, if there is non-response

Question 5

A simple random sample is the most basic form of probability sample.

Question 6

It is impossible to make inferences from information about a random sample to the population from which it was selected.

Question 7

Which if of the following is not a consideration in sample size?

A) Absolute and relative sample size
B) Ensuring the sample does not exceed 1,000 participants
C) Time and cost
D) Non-response

Question 8

Convenience sampling is a form of non-probability sampling

Question 9

The aim of quota sampling is to produce a sample that does not reflect a population in terms of the relative proportions of people in different categories.

Question 10

Findings can only be generalised to the population from which the sample was taken.

Question 11

We should always be cautious of generalising in terms of _____________

A) Locality
B) Context

Question 12

Which of the following are sources of error in social survey research? Please select all that apply.

A) Sampling error
B) Random error
C) Data collection error
D) Participant error

Question 13

Which of the following is not a sampling issue for an online survey?

A) Households are difficult to identify
B) Many people have more than one email address
C) A household may have one computer but several users
D) Internet users are a biased sample of the population

Question 14

Since the mid-1990s, response rates for email surveys have been declining to lower levels than those for most postal questionnaires.

Question 15

How can response rates to a survey be boosted? Please select all that apply.

A) By contacting prospective respondents before sending them a questionnaire
B) By emailing them daily until they complete the questionnaire
C) By offering them some incentive
D) By highlighting the consequences of not completing the survey