Population and Target Population in Research Methodology

Michael M. Willie
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This paper thoroughly explores the foundational principles governing population and target population concepts within research methodology. It delves into the essential roles these concepts play in shaping the design and influencing the interpretation of research studies. Through an exhaustive analysis, it meticulously outlines the nuances that differentiate these two concepts, elucidating their respective contributions and implications across diverse research paradigms. Moreover, this paper underscores the importance of establishing clear definitions and boundaries for both the population and the target population. It emphasises how such precision is indispensable in guiding the formulation of effective sampling strategies, which are pivotal for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of study outcomes. Furthermore, it sheds light on how the clarity in defining these concepts significantly impacts the generalizability of research findings, elucidating how findings derived from a well-defined target population can be more confidently extrapolated to broader populations. In addition to methodological considerations, this paper investigates the ethical dimensions inherent in delineating population and target population. It underscores the moral imperative of accurately representing the groups under study, particularly ensuring equitable access to research participation and safeguarding against potential biases.
研究方法中的人口和目标人口
本文深入探讨了研究方法论中人口和目标人口概念的基本原则。它深入探讨了这两个概念在塑造研究设计和影响研究解释方面的重要作用。通过详尽的分析,本文细致地概述了这两个概念之间的细微差别,阐明了它们各自在不同研究范式中的贡献和影响。此外,本文还强调了为人口和目标人口确立明确定义和界限的重要性。它强调了这种精确性在指导制定有效的抽样策略方面的不可或缺性,而有效的抽样策略对于确保研究结果的准确性和可靠性至关重要。此外,它还揭示了这些概念定义的清晰度如何对研究结果的可推广性产生重大影响,阐明了从定义明确的目标人群中得出的研究结果如何能够更有把握地推断到更广泛的人群中。除了方法论方面的考虑之外,本文还探讨了划分人群和目标人群所固有的道德层面。它强调了准确代表所研究群体的道德必要性,特别是确保公平参与研究和防止潜在偏见。
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