Psychology GCSE
Probability sampling
What Probability sampling means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Probability sampling
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A method of sampling in which participants are selected randomly, as in stratified sampling where a random sample is drawn from within each stratum.
Topics that use Probability sampling
- Research methods (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- 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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