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| Title |
Sampling: how to select participants in my research study?*
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| Published in |
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, January 2016
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| DOI | 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165254 |
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| Abstract |
In this paper, the basic elements related to the selection of participants for a health research are discussed. Sample representativeness, sample frame, types of sampling, as well as the impact that non-respondents may have on results of a study are described. The whole discussion is supported by practical examples to facilitate the reader's understanding. To introduce readers to issues related to sampling. |
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X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 11 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 18% |
| Spain | 1 | 9% |
| El Salvador | 1 | 9% |
| United States | 1 | 9% |
| Qatar | 1 | 9% |
| Unknown | 5 | 45% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 8 | 73% |
| Scientists | 2 | 18% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 9% |
Mendeley demographics
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 2,533 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2533 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 336 | 13% |
| Student > Bachelor | 251 | 10% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 186 | 7% |
| Researcher | 92 | 4% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 91 | 4% |
| Other | 292 | 12% |
| Unknown | 1285 | 51% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 218 | 9% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 175 | 7% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 168 | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 121 | 5% |
| Psychology | 63 | 2% |
| Other | 446 | 18% |
| Unknown | 1342 | 53% |