HLTHAGE 2A03 Final: Research After Midterm

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Introduction and rationale: used to select units for a study. Called a sampling element not always visible to survey everyone. From sample you make a inference: relates to issues of time and cost, purpose for quantitative and qualitative researchers differs. Quantitative: make inferences: uses probability sampling everyone has a fair chance just a small number of people. Qualitative: understand social life: uses non-probability sampling important to know the advantages and disadvantages as it is not equal/fair. The logic of sampling: refers to the choices made by the researcher. Depends on the research question and population being studied: consider advantages and disadvantages of different sampling strategies. Statistical chance of selection is theoretically equal. Uses non-random samples: both are used to select sampling elements or cases/ units for the purpose of the research. Not all sampling elements stand an equal chance of selection. Qualitative wont matter bc it is diverse: types include: