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Methodology of Social Research

notes 6. Self-selected Sampling: When the related person (whose study has to be done or who is the
informant) himself becomes a unit of sample by giving his name and researcher does not have to
select him, then he is called self-selected. For e.g. if any institution has to find out that how much did
people like a specific radio programme then it can make an announcement done that those who will
write and send their choice their name will be announced on the radio. in this way people sending
their opinion will only become a part of sample.
7. Area Sampling: Area sample is that sample which is selected by the researcher as per his convenience
and decision, from various small areas and complete study is done of all the residents of that one area.
Now-a-days, such kind of sample is being used quite a lot.

12.3 summary

y As per P.V. Young, “a statistical sample is a smaller picture of complete group or unity from
which sample is taken”.
y research facts can be collected in two ways—(1) through census method (2) through sampling
method
y in attributes of a perfect sample, there must be neutrality.

12.4 Keywords

1. Sampling: selection of few units from the universe for study is called sampling.
2. Random Sampling: in this method, researcher’s inclination is not towards any special unit,
but the entire process of selection is left on chance and randomness.

12.5 review Questions

1. explain the attributes of a perfect sample.
2. Give a summary of types of sampling.
3. Describe the merits of purposive sampling.

answers: self assessment

1. Dissimilarity 2. represent 3. represent

12.6 Further Readings

Books 1. Social Survey and Research—Vandana Vohra, Radha Publication.
2. Law sociology—Dr. Ganesh Pandey, Arun Pandey, radha Publication.

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