Sampling Methods in Research Methodology; How to Choose a Sampling Technique for Research

Hamed Taherdoost

SSRN Electronic Journal · 2016 · 1.9K citations · 5 references

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Researchers cannot feasibly collect data from all cases, so understanding the differences among sampling techniques is essential for selecting an appropriate method. The paper aims to guide researchers in selecting a sample by presenting various sampling techniques and methods. It outlines step‑by‑step procedures for conducting sampling and details the different sampling techniques and methods.

Abstract

In order to answer the research questions, it is doubtful that researcher should be able to collect data from all cases. Thus, there is a need to select a sample. This paper presents the steps to go through to conduct sampling. Furthermore, as there are different types of sampling techniques/methods, researcher needs to understand the differences to select the proper sampling method for the research. In the regards, this paper also presents the different types of sampling techniques and methods.

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