| Back to the Basics | Let's Get Technical | What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | Focus Baby | Hang in There |
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What is a sample?
A subset of a population
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What is Probability Sampling?
A technique in which each student in the target population has a 'non-zero' chance of being selected
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What is Qualitative Research
This method of research seeks to explore a topic in depth
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What is a Typical Case Method?
Includes participants who represent the "average" person in the study
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What is the typical size of a focus group?
Range in size from 2 to 12 people, but the ideal is 6 to 10 people
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What is a Focus Group?
A research method that collects data through group interaction?
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What is Cluster Sampling?
Random selection occurs with the cluster but all in the cluster can be surveyed
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What is Quantitative Research
This method of research seeks to generalize to the larger population
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What is Snowballing or Referral Method?
This method asks other individuals to recommend or refer other participants to you
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What are reasons for survey fatigue?
1. Increased need and interest in assessment that has led to more surveys
2. Increased ease in conducting surveys |
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What is sampling?
Provides a means for gathering data without surveying all individuals in a targeted population
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What is Nonprobability Sampling
Some members of the population have zero probability of being selected
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What is Sampling Bias
results from systematically excluding one group of the population by the survey technique, timing, or method
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What is Maximum Variation Sampling?
This captures general themes or patterns when a variety of experiences or opinions exists
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What are ways to combat survey fatigue?
1. Coordinate Assessment Activities
2. Use a variety of sampling techniques 3. Use a variety of delivery methods 4. Provide feedback |
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What are Three steps to developing an effective sample?
1. Identify Target Population
2. Find a List of the Target Population 3. Select the Sample |
What is Convenience Sampling
Usually involves no specific criteria except that they happen to be in a certain place at a certain time
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What is Sampling Variance?
AKA: Margin of Error
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What is Extreme or Deviant Case Sampling?
This focuses on the "atypical" person
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What are examples of combating survey fatigue in a longitudinal study?
1. Recruit using phone calls, letters, incentives and prizes
2. Develop a professional looking survey 3. Know your audience 4. Be sensitive to students time and commitments 5. Minimize disincentives |
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What is a target population?
This must be countable, observable, and have time restrictions
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What is Stratified Random Sampling?
A method that is used when you need to have sufficient representation of two or more groups within the population
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What is Purposive Sampling?
The Qualitative Method of sampling that chooses respondents who can best answer the research questions
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What is Stratified Purposeful Sampling?
This seeks to coordinate focus groups that represent the different categories of individuals
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What are the last names of today's presenters?
Granillo
Fitch Rodriguez Lang |
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