Snowball Sampling - The Sociology Quiz

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    Snowball sampling is a single-step method.

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In sociology and statistics research, snowball sampling is a nonprobability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances. Thus the sample group is said to grow like a rolling snowball.
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  • 2. 

    What do researchers use to represent a friendship network?

    • Pictograph

    • Sociogram

    • Histogram

    • Genogram

    Correct Answer
    A. Sociogram
    Explanation
    Researchers use sociograms to represent a friendship network. A sociogram is a visual depiction of social relationships among individuals or groups. It displays the connections and interactions between people, highlighting the structure and patterns of a friendship network. Sociograms are commonly used in social science research, particularly in the field of sociology, to study and analyze social relationships, group dynamics, and social networks. They provide a clear and concise representation of the social ties and connections within a given population or community.

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  • 3. 

    Select reasons why a researcher may stop their research when using snowball sampling. Check all that apply

    • No new people are identified

    • The limits of the study are reached

    • A closed group is identified

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. No new people are identified
    A. The limits of the study are reached
    A. A closed group is identified
    Explanation
    Snowball sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where existing participants refer potential participants. If no new people are identified, it indicates that the researcher has exhausted all possible referrals and may not be able to gather any additional data. Similarly, if the limits of the study are reached, it suggests that the researcher has collected sufficient data to address the research objectives. Additionally, if a closed group is identified, it means that the researcher has reached a point where no new participants can be added to the study, making it unnecessary to continue the research.

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    Snowball sampling is also known as a ____________ or network sampling.

    Correct Answer(s)
    chain referral
    Explanation
    Snowball sampling is a research method where participants are initially selected based on their existing connections or referrals, and then asked to refer other potential participants. This process creates a chain of referrals, hence the term "chain referral" or "network sampling". This method is often used when the target population is difficult to reach or identify, as it relies on the connections and social networks of the initial participants to expand the sample.

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    Which are criticisms of snowball sampling?

    • Costly and complex in traditional forms

    • Selection bias

    • Sampling error

    • Limited to easy to access populations

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Costly and complex in traditional forms
    A. Sampling error
    Explanation
    Snowball sampling is a non-probability sampling technique where existing participants refer potential participants. One criticism is that it can be costly and complex in traditional forms, as it requires locating and recruiting initial participants who can then refer others. Another criticism is sampling error, which occurs when the sample does not accurately represent the target population. However, the answer does not include the criticism of selection bias, which refers to the potential bias introduced when participants are selected based on referrals, potentially leading to a non-representative sample.

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