Al Hikmah: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education
Vol 9 No 2 (2025): IJECIE

The Concepts of Population and Sampling in Quantitative Research and the Selection of Participants/Key Informants in Qualitative Research

Andaristo, Agung Aripandu (Unknown)
Tatihoran, Naf’an (Unknown)
Firdaus, Rizal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This research discusses the concepts of population and sampling in quantitative research, as well as the selection of participants/key informants in qualitative research. The aim of this study is to provide a clear understanding of these concepts and how they are applied in different research methods. The method used in this research is a literature review, analyzing relevant and reliable sources. The results show that in quantitative research, the population refers to the entire group being studied, while sampling is the technique used to select a representative sample from the population. In contrast, qualitative research emphasizes the selection of participants/key informants who are considered to have in-depth and relevant information related to the research topic. Further discussion reveals the importance of selecting the right sample or informant to ensure the validity and relevance of the data obtained. In conclusion, sampling in quantitative research should follow strict procedures to ensure the results are generalizable, while selecting informants in qualitative research prioritizes the depth and quality of the information gathered.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijecie

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education

Description

Al-Hikmah: Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Islamic Education (IJECIE) invites scholars, researchers, and students to contribute the result of their studies and researches in the areas related to Islamic Early Childhood Education, Nurturing, and Parenting which covers textual and fieldwork ...