What is the difference between purposive sampling and convenience sampling?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Answer would ideally include: The difference between purposive sampling and convenience sampling is that in purposive sampling the researcher clearly identifies the criteria for selection, whereas in convenience sampling he or she is simply using whoever is available.

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Which method is being used if you are asked to join a small group and discuss a specific topic or a limited number of issues?

a. concealed observation b. ethnography c. focus group d. structured interviews

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Direct observation could be non-structured

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Which of the following is not an example of a dummy variable?

A. age > 20 = 1 B. sex (Male) = 0 C. age < 20 =0 D. gender

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A reactive approach to problem solving is essentially negative

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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