TY  - JOUR
A1  - Kohler, Ulrich
T1  - Possible uses of nonprobability sampling for the social sciences
JF  - Survey methods : insights from the field
N2  - This paper compares the usability of data stemming from probability sampling with data stemming from nonprobability sampling. It develops six research scenarios that differ in their research goals and assumptions about the data generating process. It is shown that inferences from data stemming from nonprobability sampling implies demanding assumptions on the homogeneity of the units being studied. Researchers who are not willing to pose these assumptions are generally better off using data from probability sampling, regardless of the amount of nonresponse. However, even in cases when data from probability sampling is clearly advertised, data stemming from nonprobability sampling may contribute to the cumulative scientific endeavour of pinpointing a plausible interval for the parameter of interest.
KW  - Causal Inference
KW  - Descriptive Inference
KW  - Fit-for-purpose
KW  - Interactions
KW  - Nonprobability sample
KW  - PATE
KW  - Probability sample
Y1  - 2019
U6  - https://doi.org/10.13094/SMIF-2019-00014
SN  - 2296-4754
PB  - Swiss Found. for Research in Social Sciences
CY  - Lausanne
ER  -