Sampling

How do we get our respondents?

We decided to use accidental sampling. (Click here for further explanation) http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_about_accidental_sampling 

 Location:  Block H & McDonalds


Our samples : 32 participants; 28 Females, 4 Males

 Consent: 


1)We introduce ourself
2)Explain the principle of our project & their knowledge on the topic
3)Duration and what they need to do
4)Measurement will be kept confidential however pictures may be use in our blog.
5)Verbal consent by them before we begin



Ways to measure the circumference of elbow:


-Units in centimetres (cm)
-Starting at point zero centimetres (cm)
-Ensure that arm is straight.
-Start off from inner elbow (E1)
-Around the outer elbow over the joint(E2)
-Back the inner (E3)
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E1 










E3 















Other indication:  Participant should not have anything covering their elbows eg: long sleeves shirt etc.

Ways to measure the circumference of the ankle:


-Units in centimeters (cm)
-Starting at point zero centimeters (cm)
-Ensure that they stand straight
-Start off from outer bone of the ankle (A1)
-Around the inner bone of the ankle (A2)
-Back to the outer bone of the ankle (A3)

·      
A1

A2

A3

Other indication: Participant should not have anything covering their ankle eg: socks etc.