Which of the following would indicate that purposive sampling was ...

[Beheh]

Which of the following would indicate that purposive sampling was used correctly in a study that is being critiqued?
 
  a. Sample members are determined by finding a designated number of subjects from each of several identified groups (men, women, high school graduates, etc.).
  b. Subjects who have knowledge about the study topic are asked to participate in the study; those who agree become the sample.
  c. The names of all possible subjects are put into a hat, and an adequate number are drawn out.
  d. Volunteers are solicited from the entire population, and those who agree become subjects in the study.

Question 2

To critique a study, one must:
 
  a. be an experienced researcher and thoroughly understand the research process.
  b. be doctorally prepared and received a certificate to critique.
  c. have received some education regarding research and the research process.
  d. hold a master's degree and have conducted at least one study.

[nyrave]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Purposive sampling is when appropriate subjects are found by the researcher and asked to participate in the study.
Finding a designated number of subjects from several identified groups describes quota sampling.
Pulling names out of a hat a simple random sample.
Soliciting volunteers who are agreeable to participate in the study results in a convenience sample.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
It is not necessary to have an advanced degree or vast clinical experience to accurately critique a study. The only things required are knowledge of the research process and the ability to critically think.
A novice researcher can know enough about the research process to critique a study. In addition, a good way to learn research is to thoroughly critique existing studies.
A novice researcher can know enough about the research process to critique a study. In addition, a good way to learn research is to thoroughly critique existing studies.
A novice researcher can know enough about the research process to critique a study. In addition, a good way to learn research is to thoroughly critique existing studies.