Opportunity Sampling

Cards (3)

  • Opportunity Sample
    Directly asks members of target population to take part in the study
    • Using any individual available until sample number is met
  • (+) A03: Most Efficient
    Most efficient sampling technique as using anyone available to do the study, fastest way to get a sample, reducing time and cost
  • (-) A03: Researcher Bias
    Due to picking the sample, potentially looking for people who would give desired results, unrepresentative to target population