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In this chapter we provide an introduction to probability and non-probability sampling methods commonly used in quantitative research. Although we pay special attention to sampling issues in survey research, we also briefly explain additional sampling methods used in other types of research.
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Hibberts, M., Burke Johnson, R., Hudson, K. (2012). Common Survey Sampling Techniques. In: Gideon, L. (eds) Handbook of Survey Methodology for the Social Sciences. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3876-2_5
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