Sampling

• What is the main topic of the video on research methods in psychology?

  Sampling techniques
• Why is it important to consider who participated in a study?

  To determine if the findings can be generalized to everyone
• What are the five sampling techniques discussed in the video?

  • Random sampling
  • Systematic sampling
  • Stratified sampling
  • Opportunity sampling
  • Volunteer sampling
• What is the definition of target population in research?

  Every individual that forms part of the group you plan to study
• What is the goal of generalization in research?

  To apply results from a sample back to the target population
• What is the key characteristic of random sampling?

  Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected
• How can a researcher create a random sample?

  By using a random number generator or drawing names from a hat
• What is a strength of random sampling?

  It avoids researcher bias in participant selection
• What is a potential weakness of random sampling?

  It may result in an unrepresentative sample
• How does systematic sampling differ from random sampling?

  Systematic sampling selects every Nth person from a list
• What is a strength of systematic sampling?

  It can be a quick way to get a sample with a small population
• What is a potential drawback of systematic sampling?

  It may still produce an unrepresentative sample
• What is an opportunity sample?

  A sample obtained by including anyone the researcher can easily access
• What is a major advantage of using an opportunity sample?

  It is a fast way to gather participants
• What is a significant disadvantage of opportunity sampling?

  It can lead to researcher bias and a non-representative sample
• What is a volunteer sample?

  A self-selecting sample where participants volunteer themselves
• What is a strength of volunteer sampling?

  It can reach a large number of potential participants through advertisements
• What is a potential issue with volunteer sampling?

  It may lead to volunteer bias, as certain types of people are more likely to volunteer
• What is the purpose of stratified sampling?

  To create a sample that is representative of the population as a whole
• How is a stratified sample created?

  By identifying subgroups and randomly selecting participants from each subgroup
• What is a major advantage of stratified sampling?

  It ensures the sample is representative of the larger population
• What is a potential drawback of stratified sampling?

  It can be time-consuming and difficult to implement
• What does WEIRD stand for in the context of psychology studies?

  Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, and Democratic
• Why is the concept of WEIRD participants a concern in psychology research?

  It raises questions about the generalizability of findings to the wider population
• What is a criticism regarding historical psychology studies and gender bias?

  Many studies have ignored or underrepresented women
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the five sampling techniques discussed?

  Strengths:

  • Random: Avoids researcher bias
  • Systematic: Quick with small populations
  • Opportunity: Fast and easy to gather participants
  • Volunteer: Reaches a large number of participants
  • Stratified: Representative of the population

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Random: May be unrepresentative
  • Systematic: Possible unrepresentative sample
  • Opportunity: Researcher bias and limited representation
  • Volunteer: Volunteer bias
  • Stratified: Time-consuming and complex
• What resources are available for students studying research methods in psychology?

  • Tutorial videos covering AS and A-level research methods
  • Worked examples for exam questions
  • Printable resources available on psych boost.com
• Who can access the tutorial videos on psych boost?

  Patrons at the neuron level and above
• What is the purpose of the support from patrons on Patreon for psych boost?

  It allows the creator to teach part-time and produce educational content
• What is the next topic to be covered in the research methods video series?

  Experimental design
• What is the definition of generalization in research?

  The process of applying results from a sample to the target population
• What are the implications of researcher bias in sampling?

  It can lead to skewed results and affect the validity of the study
• What are the implications of volunteer bias in sampling?

  It may result in a sample that does not represent the wider population
• Why is it important to have a representative sample in research?

  To ensure findings can be generalized to the larger population
• What role do advertisements play in volunteer sampling?

  They help researchers reach a larger pool of potential participants
• Why is participant diversity significant in psychological studies?

  It ensures that findings are applicable to a broader population
• What is the impact of historical biases in psychological research?

  It can lead to incomplete or skewed understandings of psychological theories
• Why are ethical considerations important in research methods?

  They ensure the safety and well-being of participants