2019•Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular SciencesOpen access

Types of sampling in research

Pooja Bhardwaj

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Sampling is one of the most important factors which determines the accuracy of a study. This article review the sampling techniques used in research including Probability sampling techniques, which include simple random sampling, systematic random sampling and stratified random sampling and Non-probability sampling, which include quota sampling, self-selection sampling, convenience sampling, snowball sampling and purposive sampling.

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Key concepts: Snowball sampling, Simple random sample, Stratified sampling, Sampling (signal processing), Poisson sampling, Sampling design, Systematic sampling, Nonprobability sampling