Psychology GCSE
Random sampling
What Random sampling means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Random sampling
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A method that gives every member of the population an equal chance of selection, reducing bias but requiring a full list of the population.
Topics that use Random sampling
- Designing psychological research (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Alternative hypothesis
- Co-variables
- Counterbalancing
- Covert observation
- Dependent variable
- Dependent variable (DV)
- Ecological validity
- Extraneous variables
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