Volunteer Sampling

• Volunteer Sampling


  Self-selecting sample after finding out about research

  • Advertisements where target population is likely to be
  • Including contact details to enroll into the sample
• (+) A03: Large Sample


  Can reach a large population, easy to get a sample
• (-) A03: Characteristics


  May not be generalisable due to volunteer bias, having different characteristics to those of the general population, wanting to help