Random Sampling

• Random Sampling


  Mathematically equal chance of being in the experimental sample

  • Full list of target population
  • All names added into a data base
  • Randomly select names equal to sample size
• (+) A03: Avoid Bias

  Avoids researcher bias of picking sample, to prevent prefered results
• (-) A03: Unrepresentative


  Sample may not be representative of the target population, it is also a time consuming process