Non-Probability Sampling
/ˌnɒn prɒbəˈbɪləti ˈsæmplɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A sampling technique where units are selected based on non-random criteria, often used when random sampling is impractical.
The study employed non-probability sampling to collect data from a targeted legal expert group.
Forms
- non-probability sampling
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Commentary
Non-probability sampling can introduce bias, so its use in legal research requires caution when generalizing findings.
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