Question 4

a) A dissertation is a common requirement for completion of most postgraduate studies. Most dissertations rely on the collection of primary data. As a research methods expert, discuss any three primary data collection methods that post graduate students could use in their research. [15 Marks]

b) Discuss how the following nonprobability sampling techniques work:

1. Snowball sampling (5 marks)

2. Judgement sampling (5 marks)

3. Convenience sampling (5 Marks)