Identifying Sampling Strategies

With this exercise you’ll review and identify basic sampling information as presented in published reports.

Note that sampling information is usually presented within the Method section of a report, specifically within the “Participants” or maybe a “Sample” or “Subjects” sub-section in older reports.

1. What type of sampling appears to have been used in this study by Yildirim, Ozden, and Aksu (2001; look in Method section for a section describing Participants)?

Yildirim, Ozden, & Aksu (2001). Comparison of hypermedia learning and traditional instruction on knowledge acquisition and retention. The Journal of Educational Research, 207-214.  

2. Abass (2009) employed what type of sampling?

Abass (2009). Comparative effect of three modes of plyometric training on leg muscle strength of university male students. European Journal of Scientific Research, 577-582. 

3. What type of sampling did Hughes (2008) use in his study?

Hughes, LW (2008). A correlational study the relationship between sense of humor and positive psychological capacities. Economic & Business Journal: Inquiries & Perspectives, 46-55.    

4. Which sampling approach was used by Davies and Bremer (1999)?

Davies & Bremer (1999). Reading and mathematics attainments and self-esteem in years 2 and 6--an eight-year cross-sectional study. Educational Studies, 145-157. 

5. What type of sampling occurred in this study by Wasson, Beare, and Wasson (1990)?

Wasson, BB, Beare, PL, Wasson, JB (1990). Classroom Behavior of Good and Poor Readers. Journal of Educational Research, 162-165.