Paper 1 · Research Aptitude
UGC NET June 2024 Cancelled (18.06.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following refers to a sampling approach in structured observation whereby a sampled individual is observed for a set period of time?
AFocal sampling ✓ Correct
BSnowball sampling
CPurposive sampling
DCluster sampling
Correct answer: (A) Focal sampling — Observing one sampled individual for a set period is focal sampling, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Observing one sampled individual for a set period is focal sampling, so that is the answer.
★Focal sampling is a technique used in structured observation.
★In it a single focal individual is chosen for observation.
★That individual is watched continuously for a set period of time.
★All their behaviours during that period are recorded.
★Snowball, purposive and cluster sampling select whole samples, not this continuous focal observation.
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