Practical

Research 1
Quarter 4 – Week 2
Sampling Procedure
and Sample

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 Department of Education
DIVISION OF CITY OF BOGO
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

IN PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
Quarter 4 – Week 2

Sampling Procedure and Sample

I. Background Information

In doing a research, a sample of a population is selected for a certain study. First, it is

good to familiarize with the word sample. Sample is the part of the entire group. Meanwhile,
a sampling procedure is a way of choosing part of a population to use to test hypotheses about
the entire population. Source: (www.dasa.ncsu.edu>sites>2015/09) The research objectives
and its characteristics of the population identify as to how many respondents to be selected. In
this lesson, learners will concisely describe the different types of research sampling procedures
and sampling. It is also emphasized that there are best sampling procedures to make use for
convenience especially in data collection. It is best to select the sample in a systematic way in
order to make sure that the community or users find it as a credible sample.

Looking back the history of the early political activities of the Americans in 1920, the
first survey of the 1920 presidential candidates leads the development of research sampling
strategies into two classes: probability sampling or unbiased sampling and non-probability
sampling.

Probability Sampling

Probability Sampling or Unbiased Sampling means that the selected members has a
representation of the whole population for a definite observation of data.

There are types of Probability Sampling:

1. Simple Random Sampling is the best type of probability sampling in which the information
from sample is merely chosen by chance. Here are the 4 key steps on how to conduct a simple
random sampling:

a. Define the population.

b. Decide on the sample.
c. Randomly select the sample.
d. Collect data from the sample

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 Photo credit: Simple Random Sampling-You Tube youtube.com

2. Systematic Sampling is a statistical method in which the sample group has a chance to give
the data since the system is ordered who or where to get the information. For example, out of
1,000 students to be surveyed, the researcher designed to include every tenth of the population
to compose the total group of respondents or participants.

Photo credit: Systematic Sampling-You Tube you tube.com

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3. Stratified Sampling is obtaining by breaking the universe down into smaller parts.

Photo credit: Stratified Sampling/Statistics statweb.blogspot.com

4. Cluster Sampling is a probability sampling technique where researchers divide the

population into multiple groups(clusters) for research.

Photo credit: Probability Sampling Definition…questionnarie.com

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Non-Probability Sampling

This category of sampling rejects the use of random selection of participants or subjects.
Respondents are chosen based on the availability and purpose of the study. It is non-scientific
way of selecting a group or element. There are types of non-probability sampling, includes:

1. Quota Sampling

It is a sampling technique whereby participant quotas are preset prior to sampling.

Typically, the researcher is attempting to gather data from a certain number of
participants that meet certain characteristics that may include things such as age, sex,
class, marital status, HIV status, etc.

2. Purposive or Judgmental Sampling

It is the most common sampling strategy. In this type of sampling, participants are
selected or sought based on pre-selected criteria based on the research question.

For example, the study may be attempting to collect data from lymphoma patients in a
particular city or country. The sample size may be predetermined or based on theoretical
saturation, which is the point at which the newly collected data no longer provides
additional insights.

3. Snowball Sampling

It is also known as chain referral sampling. In this method, the participants refer the
researcher to others who may be able to potentially contribute or participate in the study.
This method often helps researchers find and recruit participants that may otherwise be
hard to reach.

Source: Mack et. Al., Qualitative Research Methods: A Data Collectors’

Field Guide, and Qualitative Sampling Methods

This activity sheet reminds the learners with the use of appropriate
strategies that qualitative researchers ideally use in sampling procedure along
with the various type of samples most likely used in a study. It is still important
for a researcher to think about what type of research sampling is appropriate in
conducting the study.

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II. Learning Competency with Code

Describes sampling procedure and sample

CS_RS11-IVa-c-2

III. Activity
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is a way of choosing part of a population to use to test hypotheses about the entire
population.
A. Non-Probability Sampling B. Sample
C. Sampling Procedure D. Sampling Technique

2. It is the part of the entire group of a research.

A. Sample B. Sampling Procedure
C..Non-Probability Sample D. Purposive Sample

3. It means that the selected members has a representation of the whole population for a
definite observation of data.
A. Non-Probability Sampling B. Sample
C..Sampling Procedure D. Probability Sampling

4. The best type of probability sampling in which the information from sample is merely
chosen by chance.
A. Probability Sampling B. Non-Probability Sampling
C. Simple Random Sampling D. Systematic Sampling

5. A statistical method in which the sample group has a chance to give the data since the
system is ordered who or where to get the information.
A. Simple Random Sampling B. Systematic Sampling
C. Stratified Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

6. It is a probability sampling technique where researchers divide the population into multiple
groups for research.
A. Simple Random Sampling B. Systematic Sampling
C. Stratified Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

7. This category of sampling rejects the use of random selection of participants or subjects.
A. Probability Sampling B. Non-Probability Sampling
C. Stratified Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

8. It is a sampling technique whereby participant quotas are preset prior to sampling.

A. Quota Sampling B. Purposive or Judgmental Sampling
C. Snowball Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

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9. It is also known as chain referral sampling where the participants refer the researcher to
others who may be able to potentially contribute or participate in the study.
A. Quota Sampling B. Purposive or Judgmental Sampling
C. Snowball Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

10. What particular type of probability sampling is commonly used in a drug testing?
A. Simple Random Sampling B. Purposive or Judgmental Sampling
C. Snowball Sampling D. Cluster Sampling

IV. Guide Questions

Answer what is asked or required concisely.

◼ If you were tasked to make a research, which sampling is used in selecting

respondents from a population of 3,000 students in a large school to be interviewed
regarding the reasons of habitual absenteeism?

◼ Demonstrate using a mind map of a summarized of key ideas and concepts learned
from the lesson.

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V. References
Baraceros, E. L.2016. Sampling. Quezon City. Rex Book Store.

Buensuceso D.B., et.al.Practical Research Teachers Guide. Description of Sampling and

Data Collection, Pasig City: Deped-BLR

http://www.dasa.ncsu.edu>sites>2015/09

VI. Answer Key

Activity:
1. C 6. D
2. A 7. B
3. D 8. A
4. C 9. C
5. B 10. A

Guide Question: Students answers may vary.

Prepared by:

DARIO M. MANONGSONG
Teacher, JNMNHS

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