Hi all,
I am busy typing up my thesis, due very soon, and I am stuck. I did an online survey, and aimed to get as many responses as possible. The sampling frame was facilities managers working in schools, a list of around 17K in number. I understand there are different types of sampling, such as stratified, cluster etc. However I am unsure where the ;get as many as possible' approach fits in!
Help is needed and appreciated, even more if the answer includes a reference!
Milo
How did you select who takes part? Did you email/contact all of them?
I emailed all of the facilities managers from a comprehensive database containing their direct email addresses as opposed to info at schoolname
If you chose some, how did you choose them?
I emailed them all, as I was really unsure of the response rate and I wanted to explore the different attitudes between school types, and those working there.
Thanks for the reply, hopefully the above helps clarify my question.
Sampling frame = a list of all the elements in the population from which the sample is drawn
Sampling = the process of selecting a group of people, events, behaviors, or other elements with which to conduct a study (you didn't do this process)
Sample = the selected elements (people or objects) chosen for participation in a study; people are referred to as subjects or participants (all your sampling frame was your sample)
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