Possible Uses of Nonprobability Sampling for the Social Sciences

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This paper compares the usability of data stemming from probability sampling with data stemming from nonprobability sampling. It develops six research scenarios that differ in their research goals and assumptions about the data generating process. It is shown that inferences from data stemming from nonprobability sampling implies demanding assumptions on the homogeneity of the units being studied. Researchers who are not willing to pose these assumptions are generally better off using data from probability sampling, regardless of the amount of nonresponse. However, even in cases when data from probability sampling is clearly advertised, data stemming from nonprobability sampling may contribute to the cumulative scientific endeavour of pinpointing a plausible interval for the parameter of interest.

Object Details

• ISSN: 2296-4754
• Extent: Seite(n): 1-12
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Survey Methods: Insights from the Field

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie ; Erhebungstechniken und Analysetechniken der Sozialwissenschaften ; Datengewinnung ; Szenario ; Methodenvergleich ; Stichprobentheorie ; Sozialwissenschaft ; schließende Statistik ; Stichprobe ; Selektionsverfahren ; Umfrageforschung ; Wahrscheinlichkeit

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Kohler, Ulrich
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Deutschland
• (when): 2019

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.13094/SMIF-2019-00014
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:27 PM CEST