Selecting a group of individuals from the population being studied, to take part in a study. This group should be representative of the population being studied, so that the results can be applicable to this population.
Glossary
Sampling
Glossary
Summary (bullet points)
- Selecting part (subset) of a population being studied (target population)
- This subset, called sample, should be representative of the target population
- There are various methods of selecting a sample, and the method used should be carefully considered depending on the purpose of the research, its assumptions, and resources available
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Research Term
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Method