Research Methods & Statistics

Activity: Choosing the Right Sampling Method and Sample Size

Instructions:

1. Choose a research scenario from the list below:

• Investigating the impact of social media usage on self-esteem among young adults.
• Exploring the effects of online gaming addiction on interpersonal relationships.
• Examining how cyberbullying influences mental health in high school students.
• Studying the relationship between virtual reality (VR) experiences and emotional responses.

2. Post your response (100-150 words) explaining:

• Which sampling method (e.g., simple random, stratified, purposive, etc.) you would choose for your selected scenario and why.
• How you would determine an appropriate sample size for your study.

3. Comment on at least one peer’s post. Provide constructive feedback or suggest an alternative sampling method or sample size calculation based on their scenario.