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Table 4 Comparison of sampling method and sample size

From: A comparison of trends in research into home care services in Japan and Korea

Sampling method & Sample size

Japan

Korea

 

N (%)

N (%)

Sampling metho d

  

    Total sampling

3(2.5)

13(15.0)

    Randomized sampling

11(9.3)

7(8.0)

    Convenience sampling

99(83.9)

59(67.8)

    Literature review

5(4.3)

1(1.2)

    None

0(0.0)

7(8.0)

Total

118(100.0)

87(100.0)

Sample size

  

    Under 30

40(33.9)

7(8.0)

    30-99

21(17.8)

22(25.3)

    100-499

45(38.1)

33(37.9)

    500-999

3(2.5)

6(6.9)

    1000 and above

4(3.4)

11(12.6)

    None

0(0.0)

7(8.0)

    Literature

5(4.3)

1(1.2)

Total

118(100.0)

87(100.0)