25 MCQ on Methods of Sampling 

Question 1: Which sampling method involves dividing the population into subgroups based on certain characteristics and then randomly selecting participants from each subgroup? a) Stratified sampling b) Simple random sampling c) Convenience sampling d) Snowball sampling

Answer: a) Stratified sampling

Question 2: A researcher selects every 10th individual from a list of registered voters. What type of sampling is this? a) Systematic sampling b) Purposive sampling c) Quota sampling d) Snowball sampling

Answer: a) Systematic sampling

Question 3: In which sampling method is the initial participant selected randomly, and subsequent participants are chosen based on the recommendation of the initial participant? a) Snowball sampling b) Convenience sampling c) Purposive sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Snowball sampling

Question 4: A researcher divides the population into groups based on specific characteristics and then randomly selects individuals from each group. What sampling method is being used? a) Cluster sampling b) Simple random sampling c) Systematic sampling d) Stratified sampling

Answer: a) Cluster sampling

Question 5: A researcher chooses participants based on their availability and willingness to participate. What type of sampling is this? a) Convenience sampling b) Purposive sampling c) Stratified sampling d) Snowball sampling

Answer: a) Convenience sampling

Question 6: Which sampling method is often used in online surveys, where participants are chosen based on their availability and willingness to respond? a) Convenience sampling b) Snowball sampling c) Quota sampling d) Purposive sampling

Answer: a) Convenience sampling

Question 7: A researcher selects participants based on specific traits, characteristics, or expertise relevant to the study. What sampling method is being used? a) Purposive sampling b) Stratified sampling c) Simple random sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Purposive sampling

Question 8: A researcher ensures that the sample size reflects the proportions of certain characteristics found in the population. What type of sampling is this? a) Quota sampling b) Stratified sampling c) Systematic sampling d) Snowball sampling

Answer: a) Quota sampling

Question 9: In which sampling method is the population divided into mutually exclusive subgroups, and then participants are randomly selected from these subgroups? a) Stratified sampling b) Cluster sampling c) Convenience sampling d) Purposive sampling

Answer: a) Stratified sampling

Question 10: A researcher selects participants based on their availability at a particular time and place. What type of sampling is this? a) Convenience sampling b) Purposive sampling c) Snowball sampling d) Stratified sampling

Answer: a) Convenience sampling

Question 11: A researcher selects participants based on a specific characteristic, trait, or quality relevant to the study, ensuring diversity. What sampling method is being used? a) Maximum variation sampling b) Cluster sampling c) Quota sampling d) Convenience sampling

Answer: a) Maximum variation sampling

Question 12: A researcher selects participants who are easily accessible and willing to participate. What type of sampling is this? a) Convenience sampling b) Purposive sampling c) Quota sampling d) Stratified sampling

Answer: a) Convenience sampling

Question 13: In which sampling method is the population divided into non-overlapping subgroups, and then a random sample is selected from each subgroup? a) Cluster sampling b) Simple random sampling c) Stratified sampling d) Systematic sampling

Answer: a) Cluster sampling

Question 14: A researcher selects participants based on specific criteria, ensuring that they possess the characteristics of interest for the study. What sampling method is being used? a) Purposive sampling b) Quota sampling c) Systematic sampling d) Convenience sampling

Answer: a) Purposive sampling

Question 15: A researcher randomly selects participants from the entire population. What type of sampling is this? a) Simple random sampling b) Convenience sampling c) Stratified sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Simple random sampling

Question 16: A researcher divides the population into several strata and then takes a simple random sample from each stratum. What type of sampling is being used? a) Stratified random sampling b) Systematic sampling c) Cluster sampling d) Convenience sampling

Answer: a) Stratified random sampling

Question 17: A researcher selects participants based on their specific characteristics and traits that align with the study's objectives. What type of sampling is this? a) Purposive sampling b) Snowball sampling c) Stratified random sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Purposive sampling

Question 18: A researcher selects participants based on specific predetermined quotas to ensure representation from various categories. What type of sampling is this? a) Quota sampling b) Convenience sampling c) Snowball sampling d) Purposive sampling

Answer: a) Quota sampling

Question 19: A researcher selects a subset of the population in a way that each member of the population has an equal chance of being included in the sample. What type of sampling is this? a) Simple random sampling b) Stratified random sampling c) Systematic sampling d) Cluster sampling

Answer: a) Simple random sampling

Question 20: A researcher selects participants based on a particular sequence, like every nth individual. What type of sampling is this? a) Systematic sampling b) Snowball sampling c) Purposive sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Systematic sampling

Question 21: A researcher selects participants based on their accessibility and availability at a specific time and place. What type of sampling is this? a) Convenience sampling b) Stratified random sampling c) Cluster sampling d) Systematic sampling

Answer: a) Convenience sampling

Question 22: In which sampling method is the population divided into groups based on geographic location, and then a random sample is taken from each group? a) Cluster sampling b) Stratified random sampling c) Convenience sampling d) Purposive sampling

Answer: a) Cluster sampling

Question 23: A researcher selects participants based on their expertise, knowledge, or experience related to the study's objectives. What type of sampling is this? a) Purposive sampling b) Snowball sampling c) Quota sampling d) Convenience sampling

Answer: a) Purposive sampling

Question 24: A researcher selects participants based on referrals from other participants. What type of sampling is this? a) Snowball sampling b) Convenience sampling c) Systematic sampling d) Quota sampling

Answer: a) Snowball sampling

Question 25: In which sampling method is the population divided into non-overlapping subgroups, and then a random sample is taken from each subgroup? a) Cluster sampling b) Stratified random sampling c) Simple random sampling d) Systematic sampling

Answer: a) Cluster sampling