Psychology GCSE
Practical limitations of random sampling
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It requires a complete list of the target population, which may be difficult or impossible to obtain, and selected participants may decline to take part, which can reintroduce bias.
Topics that use Practical limitations of random sampling
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
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- Allocation of participants to conditions
- Alternative hypothesis
- Bias
- Bias in participant selection
- BPS ethical guidelines for research
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Control of participant variables
- Control of variables
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