Study Edexcel Psychology sampling questions by selecting appropriate methods and evaluating representativeness, bias, practicality and participant access.
Daisy wanted to use a correlational research method to investigate whether aggression and exposure to media violence were linked. She decided to use a questionnaire to gather her data.
Daisy intended to gather a sample of participants by visiting a large shopping centre and asking anyone who is available if they would answer her questions.
Identify the sampling technique that Daisy intended to use. (1)
Credit one mark for accurately identifying the sampling technique from the scenario (AO2)
For example;
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\item[-] Opportunity sampling (1).
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Look for other reasonable marking points.
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(1)