Evaluating sampling methods for ethnic minorities

Articles and reports: 11-522-X202200100014
Description: Ethnic minorities are often underrepresented in survey research, due to the challenges many researchers face in including these populations. While some studies discuss several methods in comparison, few have directly compared these methods empirically, leaving researchers seeking to include ethnic minorities in their studies unsure of their best options. In this article, I briefly review the methodological and ethical reasons for increasing ethnic minority representation in social science research, as well as challenges of doing so. I then present findings from ten studies which empirically compare methods of sampling and/or recruiting ethnic minority individuals. Finally, I discuss some implications for future research.
Issue Number: 2022001
Author(s): McKone Leonard, Mariel
Main Product: Statistics Canada International Symposium Series: Proceedings
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