Which of the following are not correctly paired as similar types of sampling methods?
a. Convenience sampling—accidental sampling
b. Network sampling—snowball sampling
c. Purposive sampling—selective sampling
d. Stratified random sampling—quota sampling
ANS: D
Stratified random sampling and quota sampling differ in randomness; quota sampling does not allow for equal likelihood of entering the sample from the target population.
Convenience and accidental sampling describe similar types of sampling methods.
Network and snowball sampling describe similar types of sampling methods.
Purposive and selective sampling describes similar types of sampling methods.
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