Data Gathering Methods and Sampling Some of the most commonly used sampling methods are:
Sources of Information 1. Random sampling – in this method, each member of the
population has an equal chance of being selected.
1. Interviews provide helpful insights from people who
specialize in a particular field. 2. Systematic sampling – in this method, the sample size of
the population is estimated and from this, a list of the
2. Surveys and questionnaires provide data and information population is obtained and from the list, the nth member is
from many people about nearly any topic. selected.
3. Experiments allow people to test hypotheses from which 3. Stratified sampling – in this method, the stratum is
certain conclusion are drawn. identified by the researcher.
CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW 4. Convenience sampling – in this method, the sample is
Pre-interview selected by convenience.
1. Determine the purpose of your interview. RANDOM SAMPLING
2. Research the topic. Define population (N): 26
3. Choose the interviewee. Choose your sample size (n): 10
4. Prepare for the interview. List of population and assign number: 1 to N
5. Prepare an interview guide. Find random numbers: Example: 23, 5, 18, 12, 2, 22, 8, 13,
26, 14
Interview Proper
1. Opening Select your sample:
- establish rapport Samosino, Benedicto, Panganiban,
- set the foundation for the interview Jaranta, Ante, Salazar, Dimapilis,
2. Body Jorolan, Valenzuela, Loyola
- questions are at the heart of the interview.
3. Closing
- signal conclusion
- provide summary statement
- show appreciation
Post-interview
1. Arrange follow-up session, if needed.
2. Prepare the interview report.
Types of questions
1. Open-ended – broad questions usually about one topic.
2. Close-ended – calls for restricted response
3. Primary – introduce new topics or other aspects with the
same topic.
4. Secondary – helps the interviewee elaborate on responses.
5. Neutral – asks for clear cut answers.
6. Leading – directs the interviewee to an expected response.
7. Loaded – implies some negative aspect regarding the
interviewee thus, are highly inappropriate.
CONDUCTING A SURVEY
Sampling Methods
SYSTEMATIC SAMPLING
Definepopulation (N): 31
Choose your sample size (n): 12
List of population and assign number: 1 to N
Divide (N/n): 31/12 = 2.58 (3)
Select your sample: Ancheta, Cawaling, Dilag, Espinar,
Magsino, Mendoza Paming, Peñaflor, Romulo, Sayaman,
Agoot,Bawar
STRATIFIED SAMPLING
Define population (N): 160
Define the strata (G): IT 3-1: 42; IT 3-2: 37; IT 3-3: 31; IT 3-
4: 26; IT 3-5: 24
Choose your sample size (n): 50
List of population and assign number: 1 to G per strata
Calculate (sample size of strata = size of n / pop’n size *
layer size):
IT 3-1: 50 / 160 * 42 = 13
IT 3-4: 50 / 160 * 26 = 8
IT 3-2: 50 / 160 * 37 = 12
IT 3-5: 50 / 160 * 24 = 8
IT 3-3: 50 / 160 * 31 = 10
Use random, systematic sampling, or convenience
sampling.
CONVENIENCE SAMPLING
Define population (N): 160
Choose your sample size (n): 50
Distribute the questionnaire until you get(n)respondents.
DESIGNING THE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Provide clear instructions.
2. Start with interesting questions.
3. Ask clear questions.
4. Ask close-ended questions.
5. Ask only one question at a time.
6. Group questions in logical order.
7. Ask important questions.
8. Keep your questionnaire short.
9. Provide a cover letter to accompany your questionnaire.