Sampling Method Description Advantages Disadvantages
Simple Random Each individual has an Unbiased, easy to May not be
Sampling equal chance of being understand. representative if
selected. population is diverse.
Systematic Sampling Selects every nth Easy to implement, Risk of pattern bias if
member from a list ensures spread of data has a hidden
after a random start. samples. order.
Stratified Sampling Population divided into More accurate Requires knowledge of
subgroups (strata) and estimates, ensures all strata, more complex.
samples are taken from subgroups are
each. represented.
Cluster Sampling Population divided into Cost-effective for large Less accurate, as
clusters, and entire populations. clusters may not be
clusters are randomly homogeneous.
selected.
Convenience Sampling Samples are taken Quick and easy, low Highly biased, not
from a group easy to cost. representative.
access.
Quota Sampling Non-random sampling Ensures certain Potential for bias, not
where subjects are characteristics are truly random.
selected to meet a represented.
predefined quota.
Purposive Sampling Specific individuals are Targeted, useful for Highly subjective, can
chosen based on a specific research lead to bias.
purpose or needs.
characteristic.
Probability Sampling Non-Probability
Where each member Sampling
of the population has a Where not every
known and non-zero member of the
chance of being population has a
selected. Examples: known or equal chance
Simple Random of being selected.
Sampling, Stratified Examples: Convenience
Sampling, Cluster Sampling, Judgmental
Sampling, Systematic Sampling, Snowball
Sampling Sampling, Quota
Sampling.
provide clear details about how you selected the participants or units for your research
1. Describe the population from which the sample was drawn.
Example: The sample was drawn from a list of all registered students in Ramos National High School
2.Clearly state how many participants were selected, and explain how the sample size was determined.
Was it based on a specific calculation?
3. Clearly explain the method used to select participants... probability? Non- probability? What kind?
4. Explain in detail the exact procedure you followed to select your sample. How did you implement
your chosen sampling method?
Example: For Random Sampling Participants were randomly selected from the list using a random
number generator.