 Sampling- A process of choosing from a large population the respondents or subjects to answer

your research questions.

 Sampling unit- The term referring to every individual in the population.
 Sampling Frame- The list of the members of the population to which you want to generalize or
apply your findings about the sample.
 Population- A technical term in research which means a big group of people where you choose
the sample.
 Sample- The term for the chosen set of people to represent the population.
 Sampling error- In research, this is the term for the deviation of something.

2 Types of Sampling Method

1. Probability Sampling- A sampling method that chooses respondents based on a pure chance.

 Simple Random Sampling- In this technique, respondents are chosen on a list randomly.
 Strarified Sampling- A type of probability sampling where the sample is divided into subgroups
before answering a survey.
 Systematic Sampling- A sampling technique using the formula K= N/n. Considered as more
complex than simple random sampling.
 Cluster Sampling- A technique where the population is divided into clusters.

2. Non-Probability Sampling- A sampling method where the sample is a not randomly chosen but
purposefully.

 Quota Sampling- A technique where sample has the same proportions of individuals as the
entire population with respect to known characteristics.
 Purposive/Judgement Sampling- A sampling technique where the sample are chosen based on
the experience of the researcher.
 Voluntary Sampling- A sampling technique where respondents “self-select” in answering a
survey questionnaire.
 Availability/Convenience Sampling- This technique chooses respondents who are easy to find or
locate.
 Snowball/Chain/Referral Sampling- This technique asks other person to name people who could
be a part of your research.

A. Chapter 1- The chapter of the thesis paper where you can find the problem and its background.

 Introduction- It shows the general picture of the study.

 Background of the Study- This states the specific status or situation of the population.
 Review of Related Literature (RRL)- In this part, you will see the different literature from different
proponents.
 Theoretical Framework- This shows the theory where the researcher anchored their research.
  Research Paradigm- This shows the diagram of the research variables and the relationship of
independent to dependent variables.
 Statement of the Problem (SOP)- It shows the research questions about the variables used.
 Hypothesis- It is considered as an educational guess for the research; usually answers the last 2
questions of the statement of the problem and is written in null form.
 Scope and Limitation- It shows where the study is to be conducted, the number of respondents
to be used, and other characteristics of the respondents.
 Significance of the study- This shows the beneficiaries of the research. It answers the question
“how is it beneficial?”
 Definition of Terms- It shows the terms use in the research that is listed alphabetically and is
defined based on how they were used in the study.

B. Chapter 2- This chapter shows the research methodologies of a study.

C. Chapter 3- It shows the interpretation of the data collected.

D. Chapter 4- In this chapter, you will find the research findings, summary, conclusion, and
recommendations.