Sociology I · 10 marks · 150 words

What is sampling? Which sampling technique would be suitable to study voting behaviour of people? Explain.

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Variables, Sampling and HypothesisResearch Methods and Data Collection

Syllabus: Research Methods and Analysis: (a) Qualitative and quantitative methods. (b) Techniques of data collection. (c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.

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Nelaturu Sreekanth ReddyAIR 151 · CSE 2024 · 141 wordsTheir whole copy

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Sampling refers to the process of drawing portion of population from larger group for conducting sociological research.

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Types of Sampling

→ There are majorly two types of sampling:

  1. probability sampling: Every unit has same degree of representativeness. ↳ simple random sampling. ↳ Stratified random sampling. ↳ Interval sampling. ↳ Cluster sampling.

  2. Non-probability sampling: No claim of representativeness. ↳ Convenience sampling. ↳ Quota sampling. ↳ snow ball sampling ↳ Volunteer sampling.

Sampling technique to study voting Behaviour

→ Simple random sampling can be used to know voting behaviour through exit polls. → Cluster sampling can be used to understand geographic specific voting behaviour. → Volunteer sampling can also be used to understand voting behaviour through online polls and voting.

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Sampling technique can be used in sociological research due to low cost, less time taken and more reliable aspects.

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